What Happen Todays on 12 January in U.K History
- 1895: National Trust for heritage preservation founded by Octavia Hill.
- 1915: British warship HMS Lion damaged at Dogger Bank battle.
- 1928: Author Thomas Hardy’s funeral held at Westminster Abbey.
- 1970: Boeing 747 makes first London Heathrow public flight landing.
- 2006: Gleneagles Hotel hosts G8 summit tackling climate change goals.
Todays Famous Birthdays
Anthony Andrews (born 1948)
An English actor renowned for his role as Sebastian Flyte in the television series Brideshead Revisited.
Melanie Chisholm (born 1974)
Also known as Mel C or “Sporty Spice,” she is a British singer and songwriter who gained fame as a member of the Spice Girls.
Pixie Lott (born 1991)
An English singer and songwriter known for hits like “Mama Do” and “Boys and Girls.”
Ella Henderson (born 1996)
A British singer and songwriter who gained fame as a contestant on The X Factor and is known for her debut single “Ghost.”
Zayn Malik (born 1993)
A British singer and former member of the boy band One Direction, known for his solo career with songs like “Pillowtalk.”
Todays Famous Death Anniversary
Graham Taylor (1944–2017)
A respected English football player and manager, Taylor managed clubs like Watford and Aston Villa, and served as the manager of the England national team from 1990 to 1993.
Sir Roger Scruton (1944–2020)
An influential English philosopher and writer, Scruton was known for his work in aesthetics and political philosophy, authoring numerous books and articles on conservatism and culture.
Bella Emberg (1937–2018)
An English actress and comedian, Emberg was best known for her work on British television, particularly in comedy sketches alongside Russ Abbot.
Robert Black (1947–2016)
A Scottish serial killer and kidnapper, Black was convicted of the murders of multiple young girls during the 1980s.
