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Postby chenrezig » 30 Mar 2016, 05:50

1296 Edward I captured Berwick-upon-Tweed, during armed conflict between Scotland and England. As many as 10,000 men, women and children were killed. Even a woman giving birth was hacked to pieces during her labour. When the garrison commander Lord of Douglas surrendered, his life and those of his garrison were spared.

1406 On his way to France, (for his safety after his elder brother, David, Duke of Rothesay, was murdered), James I of Scotland was captured at Flamborough Head and imprisoned by King Henry IV.

1750 The birth of John Stafford Smith, English composer. He is best known for writing the music for the American patriotic song The Star-Spangled Banner following the War of 1812. In 1931 it was adopted as the national anthem of the United States of America.

1775 The British parliament passed an act forbidding its North American colonies from trading with anyone other than Britain.

1936 Britain announced the construction of 38 warships, the largest construction programme for 15 years.

1944 saw the allied bombing raid on Nuremberg. 795 aircraft were despatched from along England's east coast , including 572 Lancasters, 214 Halifaxes and 9 Mosquitos. The bombers met German fighter resistance at the coasts of Belgium and the Netherlands. In total, 95 bombers were lost, making it the largest Bomber Command loss of World War II.

1945 The birth of Eric Patrick Clapton, English guitarist and singer-songwriter. He has been referred to as one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time.

1950 The birth of Robbie Coltrane, Scottish actor, comedian and author; known both for his role in the TV series Cracker and as Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter films.

1964 The seaside holiday resort of Clacton was the scene of pitched battles by rival gangs of 'mods' and 'rockers'.

1972 Britain assumed direct rule over Northern Ireland, with William Whitelaw as Secretary of State.

1974 Red Rum won the Grand National at Aintree for the second year running.

1978 Tory leader Margaret Thatcher recruited advertisers Saatchi & Saatchi to revamp her Party's image ahead of the General Election.

1979 Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary Airey Neave was killed by a car bomb as he left the House of Commons car park. The Irish National Liberation Army claimed responsibility.

1987 The picture 'Sunflowers', painted by Vincent van Gogh was sold at auction by Christie's for £24,750,000.

1994 The West Indies cricket team dismissed England for 46, the lowest total reached by an English side since 1887.

1997 Pop group The Spice Girls helped launch Britain's newest terrestrial TV channel - Channel 5.

2002 Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, (born August 4th 1900), died peacefully in her sleep, aged 101.
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Postby Rosalind » 30 Mar 2016, 09:00

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