The Munich Air Crash
On February 6th, 1958, the BEA aircraft carrying the players and staff of Manchester United football team crashed shortly after taking off at Munich airport. Richard Cavendish describes the accident.
Months Past
Baghdad Sacked by the Mongols
The Siege of Baghdad ended on February 10th 1258.
Saint Bernadette’s First Vision at Lourdes
Saint Marie-Bernarde Soubirous saw the first of her 18 'visions' in Lourdes on 11 February 1858.
Adolf Hitler becomes German Chancellor
Germany's new Chancellor took power on 30 January 1933.
The Death of Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi was shot on 30 January 1948 by the Hindu fanatic Nathuram Godse. His death reverberated across the globe.
Birth of Richard the Lionheart
Richard the Lionheart was born in Oxford on 8 September 1157.
The Battle of Plassey
The British victory at Plassey in Bengal, on 23 June, 1757, was a crucial event in the history of India.
The Battle of Almanza
A decisive engagement in the War of Spanish Succession was fought on April 25th, 1707.
The Execution of Admiral Byng
During the Seven Years War, Admiral Byng was charged with 'failing to do his utmost'. He was executed on board the Monarch on March 14th, 1757.
Death of Cesare Borgia
The Renaissance political figure died on 12 March 1507.