On this day in history, 24th April:
On this day in 1916, the Easter uprisings began in Dublin when a group called the Irish Republican Brotherhoood, opposed to British rule, began taking over British buildings. The uprising was quickly put down by the British troops and many of the 'heros' of the uprising were put to death, fanning the flames of rebellion and creating martyrs.
On this day in 1953, former British Prime minister Winston Churchill is knighted by Queen Elizabeth the Second.
On this day in 1942, the beautiful and amazing Scandinavian actress Ingrid Bergman signs up to make the film Casablanca.
On this day in 1993, Irish Republican terror group the IRA bombed the city centre of London, causing massive devastation.
On this day in 1982, the first British serviceman is killed during the Falklands conflict. The crewman of the Sea King helicopter crashes into the sea on its way to the Falklands.
On this day in 1916, the Easter uprisings began in Dublin when a group called the Irish Republican Brotherhoood, opposed to British rule, began taking over British buildings. The uprising was quickly put down by the British troops and many of the 'heros' of the uprising were put to death, fanning the flames of rebellion and creating martyrs.
On this day in 1953, former British Prime minister Winston Churchill is knighted by Queen Elizabeth the Second.
On this day in 1942, the beautiful and amazing Scandinavian actress Ingrid Bergman signs up to make the film Casablanca.
On this day in 1993, Irish Republican terror group the IRA bombed the city centre of London, causing massive devastation.
On this day in 1982, the first British serviceman is killed during the Falklands conflict. The crewman of the Sea King helicopter crashes into the sea on its way to the Falklands.