msc 18,472 Posted March 3, 2016 Cutler was a great, though judging from his thread on here, not very well known outside Scotland. Shoplifters, Is your shop right down on the ground? Then let us lift it for you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted March 3, 2016 It's been 25 years since the death of famous Dutch poet (yes there are some),Clara Eggink aged 84. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,602 Posted March 3, 2016 Its 55 years since concert pianist Paul Wittgenstein died. After losing his right arm during WW1, he commissioned composers, including Ravel, Prokofiev and Britten, to write pieces exclusively for the left hand. He was also Ludwig's older brother. His story is also retold in an episode of M*A*SH. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted March 4, 2016 March 4: Minnie Pearl said 'Howww-DEEEE' for the last time 20 years ago. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted March 4, 2016 4 March 1193 saw the end of sultan of Egypt Saladin, of a fever, aged 55. On Friday, 2 October 1187 he chucked the crusaders out of Jerusalem. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted March 4, 2016 Elizabeth Smart, Canadian author aged 72, stopped weeping by Grand Central Station, 30 years ago today. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted March 5, 2016 Richard Kuklinski aged 70, had his contract revoked, this day 10 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,602 Posted March 5, 2016 Three years ago, Paul Bearer got his own pall bearers, aged 58 That was 60 years after Joe Stalin died aged 74 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted March 5, 2016 I'm no fan of genocidal dictators, but Uncle Joe has his use as bogeyman in some political discussions. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted March 6, 2016 180 years ago. Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie, William Travis, and James Bonham were killed while fighting at the Alamo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Remember The Alamo Posted March 6, 2016 180 years ago. Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie, William Travis, and James Bonham were killed while fighting at the Alamo Thanks for reminding us about this. I had forgotten about The Alamo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,602 Posted March 6, 2016 Ten years since Kirby Puckett died aged 45, from a brain haemorrage 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted March 6, 2016 30 years since the death of Georgia O'Keefe 98. She was noted for paintings of large flowers and skyscrapers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted March 7, 2016 55 years since the passing of Max Hymans, resistance fighter and French airline director aged 61. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Unknown Man 584 Posted March 7, 2016 Jacob Javits, Former senator from New York, died 30 years ago today aged 81. Also, 10 years ago today, Gordon Parks, photographer, writer and director, died aged 93. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Unknown Man 584 Posted March 8, 2016 It has been a year since the death of Sam Simon, aged 59, co-creator of the longest-running animated sitcom series, the Simpsons. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,602 Posted March 8, 2016 Thirteen years since singer actor and TV critic Adam Faith died. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,904 Posted March 8, 2016 I always thought it a shame that his last TV role was in The House that Jack Built which has to be the worst sitcom ever. Even Gillian Taylforth was too good for it, it was that bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted March 8, 2016 45 years ago Harold Lloyd left us at the age of 77 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,527 Posted March 8, 2016 Thirteen years since singer actor and TV critic Adam Faith died. Kudos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,904 Posted March 8, 2016 Thirteen years since singer actor and TV critic Adam Faith died. Kudos. Ah. I've just got that. Kudos indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted March 8, 2016 It was his own Last Night at the Proms for Sir Thomas Beecham this day 55 years ago aged 81. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted March 9, 2016 Legendary George Burns left after a nice round 100 years of age on this date (3/9/1996) 20 years ago. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted March 9, 2016 One for the cultured again, it's 310 years since Johann Pachelbel died, aged 52. . You may have heard his canon. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,741 Posted March 9, 2016 You may have heard his canon. Oh I have Prefer this slightly er, snappier(?) version. Sends shivers down my spine so it does. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites