1142: Possible date for establishment of the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) League [disputed date – other research places date between 1450 and 1660] 1854: A major outbreak of cholera occurs in Soho, London; physician John Snow calls it “the most terrible outbreak of cholera which ever occurred in this kingdom” 1888: The body of Jack the Ripper’s […]
Chris Graham Iceland’s closely fought referendum on whether to resume membership talks with the European Union is going down to wire, with the result too close to call. Based on the first 153,197 votes counted of the 270,000 voters eligible, 50.1% rejected the government’s proposal, while 49.9% said yes, public broadcaster RUV said, with just […]
Melbourne content creator Adelle Petropoulos is making a strong entrance into the podcasting world, with her debut show Pretty Sure quickly becoming one of the city’s standout female-led productions, according to heraldsun.com.au
Athens Flying Week returns to Tanagra on September 5 and 6 for its 14th edition, bringing aircraft spanning eras of aviation history and several first-time appearances in Greece.
1146: European leaders outlaw the crossbow, intending to end war for all time 1363: Beginning of the Battle of Lake Poyang; two Chinese rebel leaders, Chen Youliang and Zhu Yuanzhang, clash in one of the largest naval battles in history during the Mongol-led Yuan Dynasty 1590: Tokugawa Ieyasu enters Edo Castle (Traditional Japanese date: August […]
By Martin Banks MEPs return to business from their summer vacation t a packed programme next week.
By Martin Banks It is set in one of the UK’s most iconic coastal destinations and is one of the country’s most celebrated seaside retreats.
By Martin Banks A leading Belgian animal park is doing its bit to save a critically endangered species. International Orangutan Day was recently celebrated (August 19) to raise global awareness about the status of orangutans and the urgent need to protect their natural habitats. All three species—the Bornean, Sumatran, and Tapanuli orangutans—face a high risk […]
1526: Battle of Mohács: In a decisive battle, the Kingdom of Hungary is conquered by the Ottoman Empire led by Suleiman the Magnificent 1825: Portugal recognizes the independence of its former colony Brazil 1842: United Kingdom and China sign the Treaty of Nanking, ending the First Opium War 1862: Second Battle of Bull Run begins […]
By Martin Banks Fancy a novel way of dining out – one that provides a delicious meal while viewing the sights of the “capital of Europe”?
