Magere Hein 1,400 Posted February 21, 2016 Incas, the last Carolina Parakeet died in capticvity on this day in 1918. This parakeet is no more. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted February 22, 2016 Five years ago, the Christchurch Earthquake killed over 180 people: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Christchurch_earthquake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted February 22, 2016 Five years ago, the Christchurch Earthquake killed over 180 people: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Christchurch_earthquake NO NO NO! That was two years ago! I can't be five years older, can I? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 22, 2016 2/22: Florence Ballard, one of the original Supremes - 40 years 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GuyFromFuture 69 Posted February 22, 2016 2-22 On this day 10 years ago in 2055 Cheryl Fernandez-Versini-Cole-Trump-Corden Tweedy died of Lung Cancer at age 71 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted February 22, 2016 2-22 On this day 10 years ago in 2055 Cheryl Fernandez-Versini-Cole-Trump-Corden Tweedy died of Lung Cancer at age 71 Pics, or it won't happen! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted February 22, 2016 One for the Scots today, David Bruce (King David II of Scotland) died this day 645 years ago aged 46. He was married at the age of 4 to an older woman (she was 7) and at the age of 7 ascended to the throne (presumably with a step ladder or some other assistance). 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,439 Posted February 22, 2016 Five years ago, a sad day for Dr Who fans with the passing of Nick Courtney. "Chap with wings there, five rounds rapid" and all that. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 23, 2016 2/23: John Keats - 195 years General Tomoyuki Yamashita (executed) - 70 years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted February 23, 2016 40 years ago, artist L.S. Lowry stopped painting those matchstalk men and matchstalk cats and dogs at the age of 88 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted February 23, 2016 40 years ago, artist L.S. Lowry stopped painting those matchstalk men and matchstalk cats and dogs at the age of 88 Things to do with an empty packet of Woodbines. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted February 23, 2016 85 years since Dame Nellie Melba became toast aged 69. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted February 23, 2016 85 years since Dame Nellie Melba became toast aged 69. What a peach! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,092 Posted February 24, 2016 10 years ago today don Knott's passed away followed by Dennis weaver hours later. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted February 24, 2016 King Ethelbert died this day 1400 years ago. His introduction of a complex system of fines can be seen as the genesis of the traffic warden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,741 Posted February 24, 2016 King Ethelbert died this day 1400 years ago. His introduction of a complex system of fines can be seen as the genesis of the traffic warden. "Ah nah mate, come on now, the horse was only there for 5 minutes whilst I popped into the apothecaries for a quart of leeches..." "Rules is rules and you have blocked the passage of the London to York Express" "FFS you officious git, the double yellow line isn't even visible under all that horseshit!" "There isn't a double yellow line sir, they haven't been invented yet. There is however a clear sign on that wall, 'No four footed transportation to be left unattended between the hours of 07:00 and 10:00 Mon-Fri'" "Bollocks" "The fine is reduced to 10 groats and a chicken if you pay before the 10th of next month, however failure to pay within the alloted time and it's 2 days in the stocks for you." Yeah, I was momentarily at a loose end. Sue me. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted February 25, 2016 15 years since Sir Donald Bradman left the crease for good (cricket pun - American viewers please look it up), aged 92. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted February 25, 2016 It's 20 years since Haing S. Ngor, Cambodian doctor, actor & author was murdered in Los Angeles, aged 55. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted February 26, 2016 It's been a year since the death of Earl Lloyd aged 86, the first black person to play in the NBA in 1950. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Unknown Man 584 Posted February 27, 2016 It's been a year since the death of Leonard Nimoy AKA Mr. Spock, aged 83. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted February 27, 2016 Ivan Pavlov, 80 years ago left a number of dogs waiting for a bell (psychology pun - look it up), aged 86. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted February 27, 2016 Ivan Pavlov, 80 years ago left a number of dogs waiting for a bell (psychology pun - look it up), aged 86. AIUI, he was the guy who found out that psychologists can be trained to start salivating when they see a dog. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,614 Posted February 28, 2016 Jane Russell died 5 years ago, on February 28, 2011. She was 89 years old.She was an actress, sex symbol, Monroe's BFF, ultra religious freak, self proclaimed bigot, and alcoholic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted February 28, 2016 60 years since French Public Enemy no 1, Emile Buisson got the chop aged 53. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pistol Knight 49 Posted February 28, 2016 It's hard to believe that in between all those reruns going on to this present day, the series M.A.S.H aired it's final episode today thirty-three years ago. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites