Formal Opening of the Old Bailey
The courthouse, built on the site of Newgate Prison, was formally opened on February 27th, 1907.
The courthouse, built on the site of Newgate Prison, was formally opened on February 27th, 1907.
Thomas Jefferson's former vice-president was held on February 19th, 1807.
The astronomer was born on November 8th 1656.
Richard Cavendish describes how Caliph Uthman was murdered on 17 June 656.
Richard Cavendish describes how British prisoners were held captive by the army of the Nawab of Bengal, for one night, in the 'black hole' of Fort William in Calcutta.
The first US airdrop of a thermonuclear bomb happened on May 20th, 1956.
The man who ‘discovered’ the Americas died aged 55 on 20 May 1506.
The city was rocked by an earthquake on 18 April 1906.
The Soviet leader gave his famous speech on ‘The Personality Cult and its Consequences’ in a closed session on 25 February 1956.
The Mughal emperor died on 25 October 1605.