The German ocean liner SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse became the first vessel to transmit a ship-to-shore wireless message.
25th May 1977: The first Star Wars film is released in cinemas
25th May 2019
On the 4th July 1950, Radio Free Europe – founded the previous year to transmit uncensored information to audiences behind the Iron Curtain – completed its first broadcast.
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 30th October 1938, Orson Welles directed and narrated a radio adaptation of The War of the Worlds as part of the Mercury Theatre on the Air.
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.
16th July 622: Start date of the Islamic calendar
16th July 2019
15th July 1834: The Spanish Inquisition disbanded
15th July 2019
13th July 1985: Live Aid is watched by 1.9 billion people
13th July 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