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1901: The funeral cortege of Queen Victoria

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It happened today – this day in history – February 2

02/02/202101/02/2021 Mick Ferris Alexander Selkirk, Buddy Holly, Elizabeth Taylor, Estnia, F W de Klerk, February 2, Handel, Haydn, Idi Amin, Joachin Phoenix, Joe Orton, Keith Emerson, King Stephen, Robert Walpole, Rossini, Sinatra, Skinny Puppy, Today in history, Ulysses, Yoko Ono, York Cathedral

1141: King Stephen is captured by forces loyal to Empress Matilda at the Battle of Lincoln. 1349: At least 200

1963: Ready Steady Go host Cathy McGowan and Manfred Mann singer Paul Jones

It happened today – this day in history – August 9

09/08/202008/08/2020 Mick Ferris August 9, Cliff Richard, Cromwell, Daley Thompson, Edward VII, Gallipoli, Gerald Ford, history, Jesse Owens, Joe Orton, Julius Ceasar, Nagasaki, Napoleon, Northern Ireland, Olympics, Queen, Ready Steady Go, Sharon Tate, Usain Bolt

48BC: Julius Ceasar defeats Pompey at Pharsalus and Pompey flees to Egypt. 681: Bulgaria is founded as a Khanate on