62 years ago (1961) We said United Nations troops in the Democratic Republic of the Congo were on standby following the murder of ex-PM Patrice Lumumba and two other deposed ministers. They were executed by the country’s new leaders, backed by Belgium
69 years ago we reported on the news that a Bill forcing football pools promoters to publish their accounts looked certain to become law and apply the following season after the Pool Betting Bill passed its second reading.
Two died in the explosion at South Quay near Canary Wharf. Prime Minister John Major branded the attack “an appalling outrage” and said it threatened to derail the Northern Ireland peace process. The Republicans would agree to another ceasefire ahead of the
After the official ceremony at St James’s Palace the young Queen, 25, retreated to Sandringham to grieve in private with her mother and sister Princess Margaret. 40 years ago (1983) Police began searching for the missing race horse Shergar, which had been
A reported 73 million people later tuned into watch them perform on The Ed Sullivan Show. The group were joint top of the US hit parade with She Loves You and I Wanna Hold Your Hand. 49 years ago (1974) The three-man
Canvey Island in Essex and parts of London were badly affected by the worst storms to hit this country for more than 250 years. Official figures said 307 people lost their lives in the disaster, while more than 30,000 people were made
Last year, President Biden proclaimed February American Heart Month, inviting all Americans to participate in National Wear Red Day. National Wear Red Day will be observed on Feb. 3, 2023, to honor those who have lost their lives to heart disease as
Cold days present the chance to repair dings and scuffs on painted walls and trim. Scuffs, crayon marks and grime might wipe off if you use a damp melamine-foam sponge, such as the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser ($3.99 per original pair, $5.99
The Met Office predicts February – which is just around the corner – will begin with unsettled conditions of wind and rain. But, other independent forecasters remain sceptical over whether the UK will see any more snow. The first week of the new
Undefeated professional boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. is once again set to enter the squared circle, this time against a man most notable for his time spent on reality television. Mayweather, 45, will lace up his boots against Aaron Chalmers, 35, star of