On the 19th February 1985, the BBC’s flagship soap opera EastEnders was broadcast for the first time.
10th December 1768: First edition of the Encyclopaedia @Britannica published (Corrected)
10th December 2017
On the 5th February 1924 the BBC ‘pips’ were broadcast for the first time.
Desert Island Discs is Britain’s longest-running radio programme.
On the 23rd November 1963, the first ever episode of cult science fiction television show Doctor Who was broadcast by the BBC.
On the 18th October 1922, the British Broadcasting Company was established.
At 7am on the 30th September 1967, the words “… And, good morning everyone. Welcome to the exciting new sound of Radio 1” launched the BBC’s new popular music station.
25th September 1956: Inauguration TAT-1, the first transatlantic telephone cable
25th September 2017
18th March 1314: Execution of last Knights Templar Grand Master
18th March 2019
16th March 1968: My Lai Massacre committed by US troops
16th March 2019
11th November 1918: WW1 Armistice of Compiègne is signed
11th November 2018
9th November 1989: East Germany opens the Berlin Wall
9th November 2017