This Day In History

"Hello, me old soldier!" In memory of Bernard Cribbins ❤️❤️ #DoctorWho

Ready to step inside?... 👀🟦 Introducing the brand new TARDIS interior! #DoctorWho

On this day 197 years ago the world's first ever public railway was opened in northern England. And a whole new form of architecture was born: the train station. So, to celebrate, here are some of the world's greatest train stations...

In loving and everlasting memory. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 21st April 1926 – 8th September 2022.

In marking the first anniversary of Her late Majesty’s death and my Accession, we recall with great affection her long life, devoted service and all she meant to so many of us. I am deeply grateful, too, for the love and support that has been shown to my wife and myself during this year as we do our utmost to be of service to you all. - Charles R.

India makes history by successfully landing Chandrayaan-3 craft near Moon's south pole, the first to touch down in this lunar region bbc.in/45FqzzS

Breathe me in, bloody breathe me out! What an absolute way to see in summer 2023! By seeing Harry Styles perform at the Millennium, on the summer solstice. Last night was truly incredible. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🍉😍👏🏼 #HSLOT #HSLOT2023 #HSLOTCardiff #LoveOnTourCardiffN2

This is the cockpit in which Charles Lindbergh sat while piloting the first aircraft to make a solo non-stop transatlantic flight, the Spirit of Saint Louis, in May of 1927. Note the periscope used instead of a forward window. The Spirit was designed and built in San Diego to compete for the $25,000 Orteig Prize, which was offered by New York hotel owner Raymond Orteig to the first aviator to cross the Atlantic non-stop, either from New York to Paris or vice versa. Lindbergh, a U.S. Air Mail pilot, believed that a single-engine, single-seat, high-wing monoplane would provide him with the best chance of success. Under his close supervision, the Spirit was designed and constructed in just 60 days. To enhance the center of gravity and minimize the risk of being crushed in case of a crash, Lindbergh had the large main and forward fuel tanks placed in the front section of the fuselage, ahead of the pilot, with the oil tank acting as a firewall. As a result of this design choice, there was no front windshield, and forward visibility was limited to the side windows. However, this arrangement didn't bother Lindbergh, as he was accustomed to flying in the rear cockpit of mail planes with mail bags in the front. When he needed to see forward, he would simply look out the sides. To address the need for some forward vision, Lindbergh enlisted the help of a former submarine serviceman to design and install a periscope. Inside the cramped cockpit, measuring 94 cm wide, 81 cm long, and 130 cm high, Lindbergh couldn't even stretch his legs. Today, the Spirit of St. Louis is on display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.

The King will be crowned with St Edward’s Crown during the Coronation Service at @Wabbey on 6 May 2023. Made for King Charles II in 1661, the Crown has been removed from the Tower of London to allow for resizing work to begin ahead of the Coronation. 🔗 royal.uk/coronation-cro…

"I was fortunate to share the last 24 hours of my dearest Mother’s life. It has been an honour and a privilege to accompany her on her final journeys. "Witnessing the love and respect shown by so many on these journeys has been both humbling and uplifting." - The Princess Royal

Her Majesty The Queen’s coffin lies at rest in St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh.

“Queen Elizabeth was a life well lived; a promise with destiny kept and she is mourned most deeply in her passing. That promise of lifelong service I renew to you all today.” His Majesty The King addresses the Nation and the Commonwealth.

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Robot engineers at Cornwall-based Engineered Arts unveil a remarkably human-like android, Ameca

Her Majesty The Queen has sent a message to the people of Canada to mark the country’s first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

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After a fall at Buckingham Palace, Prince William cried out for ‘Gary, Gary.’ A guest who went to help asked who Gary was, assuming it must be a member of the royal household. ‘I’m Gary,’ responded Queen Elizabeth. ‘He hasn’t learned to say Granny yet.’

#Onthisday in 1952, The Queen acceded to the throne on the death of her father King George VI. Her Majesty has now been Sovereign for 69 years. 📽This clip is taken from Lord Wakehurst’s film about the death of King George VI and The Queen’s accession.

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