On the 23rd November 1963, the first ever episode of cult science fiction television show Doctor Who was broadcast by the BBC.
24th July 1911: Machu Picchu ‘rediscovered’ by US explorer Hiram Bingham III
24th July 2019
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.
On the 19th February 1985, the BBC’s flagship soap opera EastEnders was broadcast for the first time.
On the 5th February 1924 the BBC ‘pips’ were broadcast for the first time.
Desert Island Discs is Britain’s longest-running radio programme.
18th January 1871: Wilhelm I declared German Emperor
18th January 2020
16th January 27 BCE: Octavian becomes Augustus, Roman Emperor
16th January 2020
11th November 1918: WW1 Armistice of Compiègne is signed
11th November 2018
1st September 1939: Nazi Germany invades Poland
1st September 2018