Bibliogryphon 8,662 Posted July 10, 2015 Thirty years ago today Greenpeace photographer Fernando Pereira died when the French Government bombed the Rainbow Warrior in a New Zealand harbour. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulh85 101 Posted July 10, 2015 Thirty years ago today Greenpeace photographer Fernando Pereira died when the French Government bombed the Rainbow Warrior in a New Zealand harbour. Rest In Pieces Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,605 Posted July 10, 2015 Mel Blanc, the man of 1000 voices, died on July 10, 1989. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 8,662 Posted July 10, 2015 Mel Blanc, the man of 1000 voices, died on July 10, 1989. In the UK this was reported on the same day that Laurence Olivier died (July 11th) so it lost a bit of impact. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted July 10, 2015 323 years ago Bridget Bishop was on the receiving end of a literal witch hunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,469 Posted July 10, 2015 323 years ago Bridget Bishop was on the receiving end of a literal witch hunt. She died on June 10th 1692 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mijkediablo 79 Posted July 11, 2015 Gretchen Franklin died ten years ago today. Best known for playing Ethel Skinner in Eastenders, doyenne of one liners and lover of little willies. "Oh no, someone's eaten my cake." "Help me Dot, before it's too late!" "It's in your leaves." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,605 Posted July 11, 2015 The wonderful Lady Bird Johnson died aged 94 on July 11, 2007. She was the wife of Lyndon Baines Johnson, President of the United States of America from 1963-1969. He took over after Kennedy was assassinated. The Texas native loved wildflowers and helped beautify the fields of the Hill Country. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted July 11, 2015 323 years ago Bridget Bishop was on the receiving end of a literal witch hunt. She died on June 10th 1692 Oh no, all these years of remembering on the wrong day. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted July 11, 2015 Aged 78, Robert Runcie has been 15 years closer to his maker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Unknown Man 560 Posted July 11, 2015 10 years ago today, singer and actress Frances Langford sang her last tune aged 92. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,013 Posted July 12, 2015 105 yrs ago, Charles Rolls of Rolls-Royce fame; 70 yrs ago, Wolfram Freiherr von Richthofen of Nazi fame SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted July 12, 2015 105 years since the death of Charles Stewart Rolls aged 32 now just a phantom. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tick Tock 2 Posted July 12, 2015 Ruth Ellis. 60 years ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,469 Posted July 14, 2015 On this day in 1881 William H. Bonney better known as Billy The Kid is rumoured to have been killed by Sheriff Pat Garrett at the age of 21. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 19,102 Posted July 14, 2015 35 years ago Malcolm Owen of The Ruts was found dead of a heroin overdose at 26. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted July 14, 2015 Cicely Saunders died ironically this day aged 87, 10 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted July 14, 2015 And we should not let the day pass without remembering it has been 50 years since the passing of Adlai Stevenson aged 65. Some said the Democrats were foolish to run a liberal against Eisenhower in '52 but they went with Adlai and he got trounced. In '56 even more said the Democrats would be even more foolish if they went with a liberal, but they went with Adlai again and got trounced even harder. Learning their lesson in 1960 they went for charisma (along with ballot rigging in Chicago of course - allegedly). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,762 Posted July 14, 2015 Adlai Stevenson was once giving a speech on the campaign trail, and after it, a man in the audience leant forward and shouted: "You'll have the vote of every right thinking man in the country, Adlai!" Quick as a flash, Stevenson replied "Thanks, but I need a majority to win." 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,013 Posted July 15, 2015 Cicely Saunders died ironically this day aged 87, 10 years ago. Who??? And what's ironic about it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted July 15, 2015 Cicely Saunders died ironically this day aged 87, 10 years ago. Who??? And what's ironic about it? She opened the first hospice and then died of cancer. I know Americans struggle with irony, 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,762 Posted July 15, 2015 It's like rain on your wedding day. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,013 Posted July 15, 2015 Cicely Saunders died ironically this day aged 87, 10 years ago. Who??? And what's ironic about it? She opened the first hospice and then died of cancer. I know Americans struggle with irony, Wow that IS ironic! ........ SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,013 Posted July 15, 2015 Robert Wadlow, the tallest human ever, died 75 years ago (7/15/1940). I guess you could say his record still stands. SC 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted July 15, 2015 75 year anniversary of the moment Robert Wadlow, the tallest human ever, died 75 years ago (7/15/1940)SC Had coffin makers rubbing their hands in glee. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
