On the 24th May 1956, the first Eurovision Song Contest took place in Lugano, Switzerland.
30th November 1786: Tuscany becomes the first modern state to abolish the death penalty
30th November 2017
On the 20th February 1959, Jimi Hendrix played his first ever live concert – and got fired from the band after the first set.
On the 19th February 1985, the BBC’s flagship soap opera EastEnders was broadcast for the first time.
On 15th May 1928, the first animated cartoon to feature Mickey and Minnie Mouse was shown to a theatre audience.
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 29th February 1940, American actress Hattie McDaniel became the first African-American to win an Oscar at the Academy Awards.
11th November 1918: WW1 Armistice of Compiègne is signed
11th November 2018
9th November 1989: East Germany opens the Berlin Wall
9th November 2017