Opening of the London Olympics
Richard Cavendish remembers the opening of the ‘Austerity Olympics’ on 29 July 1948.
Months Past
The Discovery of the Holy Lance
On June 15th, 1098, the army of the First Crusade discovered the Holy Lance – the very spear that had pierced Christ’s side on the cross - in the city of Antioch.
Arrival of SS Empire Windrush
The Empire Windrush, carrying some 500 passengers from Jamaica, arrived at Tilbury Dock on 22 June 1948.
Execution of Girolamo Savonarola
Having made many powerful enemies, the Dominican friar and puritan fanatic Girolamo Savonarola was executed on 23 May 1498.
Foundation of the State of Israel
Richard Cavendish describes the formation of the state of Israel, proclaimed by David Ben-Gurion, on May 14th, 1948.
Birth of Paul Robeson
Richard Cavendish remembers the events of April 9th, 1898.
The Edict of Nantes
Signed on 13 April 1598, the Edict of Nantes granted rights to France's Calvinist Protestants, known as Huguenots.
The Birth of Wyatt Earp
The legendary figure of the Wild West was born on 19 March 1848.
The Marshall Plan
In the ideological battlefield of the recovery and reshaping of Europe, a plan was developed between the US and European Nations on 5 June 1947.
John Cabot Sails for North America
John Cabot set sail from Bristol, England, looking for a route to the west on May 20th 1497.