Sir Creep 7,070 Posted May 1, 2016 As its the day of the first session of the world snooker final, what better day to remember Ted Lowe, who died on the morning of the first session of the world snooker final 5 years ago today. Oh my entry is basically a nobody I admit, but since we are talking about men with unbending wooden sticks in their hands, I offer up silver medal winning pole vaulter and one time world record holder (@ 12' 4-7/8") LeRoy Samse - 60 years ago.https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeRoy_Samse 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted May 1, 2016 Oh my entry is basically a nobody I admit, but since we are talking about men with unbending wooden sticks in their hands, I offer up silver medal winning pole vaulter and one time world record holder (@ 12' 4-7/8") LeRoy Samse - 60 years ago.https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeRoy_Samse I think you'll find that the poles do bend. Quite a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted May 2, 2016 Oh my entry is basically a nobody I admit, but since we are talking about men with unbending wooden sticks in their hands, I offer up silver medal winning pole vaulter and one time world record holder (@ 12' 4-7/8") LeRoy Samse - 60 years ago.https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeRoy_Samse I think you'll find that the poles do bend. Quite a lot. Thanks for that, Toast. Now go read the link I provided about the pole vaulter what was in the 1904 Olympics when they used wooden sticks. SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted May 2, 2016 Five years ago, Operation Neptune Spear got President Obama a much needed hit on his death list, taking out Osama Bin Laden aged 54. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted May 3, 2016 55 years ago Maurice Merleau Pony aged 53 would perceive no more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted May 3, 2016 Its been 12 years since Anthony Ainley died age 71. The Dr. couldn't save him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted May 3, 2016 May 3 2016: We shan't forget the brave leaders of the Irish Rebellion (Rising) who were executed 100 years ago today. Heroes they're all! Tom Clarke Patrick Pearse Thomas MacDonagh https://youtu.be/sR8gi_gWy4M 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted May 3, 2016 Jackie Cooper - 5 years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,614 Posted May 3, 2016 Jackie Cooper - 5 years I confused him with Jackie Coogan (died 1984) and I was about to call you out on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted May 4, 2016 545 years ago Edward of Westminster, Prince of Wales, at the age of 17 became the only heir apparent to die in battle - but there's still time... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted May 4, 2016 The Beastie Boys MCA died 4 years ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,525 Posted May 4, 2016 MCA, where have ya been? In a burial plot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted May 4, 2016 May 3 2016: We shan't forget the brave leaders of the Irish Rebellion (Rising) who were executed 100 years ago today. Heroes they're all! Tom Clarke Patrick Pearse Thomas MacDonagh And today (May 4) we remember the rest of the executed Irish heroes 100 years ago: Ned Daly Joseph Plunkett Willie Pearse 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted May 5, 2016 It was 'not tonight, or any night thereafter Josephine' for Napoleon Boneparte this day 195 years ago, after he died aged 51. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Unknown Man 584 Posted May 6, 2016 25 years ago today, British actor Wilfrid Hyde-White, best known for playing Colonel Pickering in "My Fair Lady", died at the age of 87. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted May 6, 2016 Stop believing in miracles, Errol Brown is still dead one year on, aged 71. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted May 6, 2016 25 years ago today, British actor Wilfrid Hyde-White, best known for playing Colonel Pickering in "My Fair Lady", died at the age of 87. Funny, I received about 5 boxes of old VHS tapes from a friend, seeing as I appear to be the only lad with a player still, and I went through them last night and pulled maybe 20 I was interested I seeing and one was My Fair Lady. Twenty-five years you say...jeesh! SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted May 7, 2016 Seve Ballesteros holed out for good, five years ago today aged 54. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted May 8, 2016 25 years since the death of Ronnie Brody aged 72. He was a ubiquitous British comedy actor appearing with such diverse leads as Benny Hill and Spike Milligan. The latter including him in the classic film the Bed Sitting Room. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted May 8, 2016 133 years ago today, John Stuart Mill, of his own free will, (no shandy involved) was particularly ill. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted May 8, 2016 25 years ago today, British actor Wilfrid Hyde-White, best known for playing Colonel Pickering in "My Fair Lady", died at the age of 87. First instance I can remember of thinking "I thought he died years ago", when reading the news of a celebrity passing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted May 8, 2016 133 years ago today, John Stuart Mill, of his own free will, (no shandy involved) was particularly ill. You're gonna get a like on your next post for this one because it deserves two. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted May 8, 2016 133 years ago today, John Stuart Mill, of his own free will, (no shandy involved) was particularly ill. You're gonna get a like on your next post for this one because it deserves two. Thanks (in advance) for that! *gets busy checking other philosophers death anniversary dates* 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted May 9, 2016 30 years since Tenzing Norgay was permanently past his peak aged 71. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted May 10, 2016 George Curzon, actor, Naval Commander and father of Geoffrey Howe, died this day 40 years ago aged 77. Hey, and I just reached twunt! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
