It happened today – this day in history – August 15
1248: Construction of Cologne Cathedral begins. 1519: Panama City is founded by Spanish conquistador Pedro Arias Dávila. 1548: Mary, Queen
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Southend MP to host VJ Day anniversary celebration
Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West, is hosting a Victory over Japan Day celebration for this year’s 75th anniversary.
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