On 19th of March 1911 the first International Women’s Day was held
Women’s Rights #OnThisDay
Andrew Watson #OnThisDay
On the 12th of March 1881 Andrew Watson made his debut as the world’s first black international footballer when he captained Scotland in the match against England.
Britain/Burma War #OnThisDay
On 5th March 1824, Britain declared war on Burma.
RADAR #OnThisDay
On 26th of February 1935 Scot, Robert Watson Watt, first demonstrated RADAR.
Huaynaputina #OnThisDay
On 19th of February 1600 the Peruvian stratovolcano Huaynaputina exploded in the most violent eruption in South American recorded history
The Battle of Herrings #OnThisDay
On the 12th of February 1429 The Battle of Herrings took place near Rouvray in France, just north of Orléans. England was at war with France.
Modern Times #OnThisDay
On 5th of February 1936 the film Modern Times was released.
Dr Strangelove: #OnThisDay
On 29th of January 1964 the film Dr Strangelove (How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb) was released.
All Creatures Great and Small #OnThisDay
On 8th of January 1978 the TV series All Creatures Great and Small first aired on UK TV.
The Pendulum Clock: On This Day
On 25th of December 1656 the Dutch astronomer and mathematician Christiaan Huygens designed the first pendulum clock.
