History

Nelson Pillar blown up, Dublin
Nelson Pillar blown up, Dublin Nelson’s Pillar (also known as the Nelson Pillar or simply the Pillar) was a large granite column capped by a statue of Horatio Nelson, built in the centre of what was then Sackville Street (later renamed O’Connell Street) in Dublin, Ireland. Completed in 1809 when Ireland was part of the United Kingdom, it survived until March 1966, when it was severely damaged by explosives planted by Irish republicans. Its remnants were later destroyed by the Irish Army. …

The Beatles launched their last concert tour of Britain in Glasgow
The Beatles launched their last concert tour of Britain in Glasgow The Beatles’ 1965 tour of the United Kingdom was a concert tour that took place between 3 and 12 December 1965, comprising 18 shows at nine venues across England, Scotland and Wales. …

House of Commons passed the Bill abolishing the death penalty for murder.
House of Commons passed the Bill abolishing the death penalty for murder. …

Cigarette advertising banned on television in Britain
Cigarette advertising banned on television in Britain Cigarette advertising banned on television in Britain. …

T.S. Eliot, died
T.S. Eliot, died T.S. Eliot, the renowned American-English poet, essayist, playwright, and literary critic, died on January 04, 1965. Thomas Stearns Eliot, often known as T.S. Eliot, is considered one of the most influential poets of the 20th century. He is known for his modernist poetry, including “The Waste Land,” “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,” and “The Hollow Men.” …

Death of Sean O’Casey in England.
Death of Sean O’Casey in England. …

Forth Road Bridge opened by the Queen. At, 6,156 feet long and a centre span of, 3300 feet, it was the longest in Europe at that time.
Forth Road Bridge opened by the Queen. At, 6,156 feet long and a centre span of, 3300 feet, it was the longest in Europe at that time. …

University of Strathclyde was constituted in Glasgow, based on the Royal College of Science and Technology.
University of Strathclyde was constituted in Glasgow, based on the Royal College of Science and Technology. The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow was officially constituted as a university on August 1, 1964. It was formed from the Royal College of Science and Technology, which had a long history dating back to the early 19th century. The University of Strathclyde is known for its strong emphasis on technology and innovation, and it has grown to become one of the leading universities in the United Kingdom. …

Alfred Chester Beatty, Irish library and art patron, died
Alfred Chester Beatty, Irish library and art patron, died Alfred Chester Beatty, an Irish-American mining magnate, philanthropist, and art collector, passed away on January 19, 1968. …

Jim Clark became the (then) worlds youngest F1 motor racing champion.
Jim Clark became the (then) worlds youngest F1 motor racing champion. …