The Mad Hatter 1,092 Posted June 25, 2015 6 years ago today the death of Farrah fawchet rocked the world. News stations wouldn't stop covering her death it was crazy Micheal Jackson's death was completely forgotten 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mijkediablo 79 Posted June 25, 2015 Michel Foucault, 31 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted June 25, 2015 6 years ago today the death of Farrah fawchet rocked the world. News stations wouldn't stop covering her death it was crazy Micheal Jackson's death was completely forgotten Given your sex and age at the time, that must have come as a great relief to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted June 25, 2015 Tony Hancock no more blood donations after this day in 1968 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted June 25, 2015 Jacques Cousteau submerged for good in 1997 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted June 25, 2015 Custer gets it in the Little Big Horn in 1876 That's Custer and Cousteau on the same day - spooky coincidence wouldn't you say Sir Creep? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,025 Posted June 25, 2015 With Macnee's death, 25 June is quite a day historically for famous deaths. Congrats to all those who make it to midnight! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dead Cow 620 Posted June 26, 2015 10 years ago today, Countdown host and honorary Mayor of Wetwang, Richard Whiteley died aged 61. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,903 Posted June 27, 2015 Tove Jansson who created these little sods died on this day in 2001. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,590 Posted June 27, 2015 Ten years ago, Domino Harvey was found dead in her bath after overdosing on fentanyl. Daughter of actor Laurence Harvey and model Paulene Stone, she gave up the easy life to become a bounty hunter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted June 27, 2015 And on this day 1844 Joseph Smith Jr ascended to the heavens on winged cart made of gold carried by unicorns and a confused owl - or something (I've never made much sense of the Book of Mormon). Oh and he was shot (not quite crucifixion, but what the hey). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted June 28, 2015 The man with an avenue, James Madison, died this day in 1836 aged 85. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted June 28, 2015 Not many people can say their death caused millions of other to die (OK technically no dead person can say anything but you know what I mean) but this man can (and had a band named after him as a bonus). Franz Ferdinand died this day 1914 aged 50. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,100 Posted June 28, 2015 Not many people can say their death caused millions of other to die (OK technically no dead person can say anything but you know what I mean) but this man can (and had a band named after him as a bonus). Franz Ferdinand died this day 1914 aged 50. Coincidently, FFS are at Glastonbury shortly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mijkediablo 79 Posted June 29, 2015 Poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning died on this day in 1861. The CurseBecause ye have broken your own chainWith the strainOf brave men climbing a Nation's height,Yet thence bear down with brand and thongOn souls of others, - for this wrongThis is the curse. Write.Because yourselves are standing straightIn the stateOf Freedom's foremost acolyte,Yet keep calm footing all the timeOn writhing bond-slaves, - for this crimeThis is the curse. Write.Because ye prosper in God's name,With a claimTo honour in the old world's sight,Yet do the fiend's work perfectlyIn strangling martyrs, - for this lieThis is the curse. Write.Ye shall watch while kings conspireRound the people's smouldering fire,And, warm for your part,Shall never dare - O shame!To utter the thought into flameWhich burns at your heart.This is the curse. Write.Ye shall watch while nations striveWith the bloodhounds, die or survive,Drop faint from their jaws,Or throttle them backward to death;And only under your breathShall favour the cause.This is the curse. Write.Ye shall watch while strong men drawThe nets of feudal lawTo strangle the weak;And, counting the sin for a sin,Your soul shall be sadder withinThan the word ye shall speak.This is the curse. Write.When good men are praying erectThat Christ may avenge His electAnd deliver the earth,The prayer in your ears, said low,Shall sound like the tramp of a foeThat's driving you forth.This is the curse. Write.When wise men give you their praise,They shall praise in the heat of the phrase,As if carried too far.When ye boast your own charters kept true,Ye shall blush; for the thing which ye doDerides what ye are.This is the curse. Write.When fools cast taunts at your gate,Your scorn ye shall somewhat abateAs ye look o'er the wall;For your conscience, tradition, and nameExplode with a deadlier blameThan the worst of them all.This is the curse. Write.Go, wherever ill deeds shall be done,Go, plant your flag in the sunBeside the ill-doers!And recoil from clenching the curseOf God's witnessing UniverseWith a curse of yours.This is the curse. Write. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,614 Posted June 29, 2015 Katherine Hepburn died 12 years ago today, aged 96. She was one of the many hits for Deathlist 2003. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted June 29, 2015 The influential Paul Klee died 75 years ago 6/29/1940 Tim Buckley 40 years Irving Wallace 25 years And Lana Turner 15 years. SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mijkediablo 79 Posted June 29, 2015 Tim Buckley 40 years Wow, 40 years. I love Tim Buckley, got all 9 albums on one format or another. Well worth checking out if you're not familiar with his music. Buzzin Fly if you're in a mellow mood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLfho6ecv_M Get On Top if you're feeling sexy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEAZMUQoW0Q Song To The Siren if you've just had your heart broken https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2NkUmIH83U Starsailor's just batshit crazy and brave https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9obCFstSRDw 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted June 29, 2015 How can we not honour Irving Wallace of Book of Lists Fame this day in 1990, aged 74. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted June 30, 2015 2012 death hit Yitzhak Shamir on this day aged 96 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,614 Posted July 1, 2015 July 1, 1991 Michael Landon aged 54 Actor in "Bonanza", "Little House on the Prairie" Cause: Pancreatic Cancer July 1, 2000 Walter Matthau aged 79 Actor in "The Odd Couple", singer Cause: Heart Attack July 1, 2004 Marlon Brando aged 80 Actor, director Cause: Respiratory failure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,590 Posted July 1, 2015 50 years ago - Wally Hammond, aged 62 44 years ago - Learie Constantine aged 69 9 years ago - Fred Trueman aged 75 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted July 1, 2015 55 years ago to the day Charles Goodyear lost his bounce aged 59 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dead Cow 620 Posted July 1, 2015 The comedy actress Mollie Sugden died 6 years ago today, aged 86. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Unknown Man 584 Posted July 2, 2015 Krissy Taylor, model and sister of Niki Taylor, carked it 20 years ago today aged just 17 due to an asthma attack. Hollywood legend James Stewart died on this day in 1997 aged 89 of a heart attack. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
