What Happen Todays on 14 January in U.K History
- 1539 – Henry VIII marries Anne of Cleves: This was Henry VIII’s fourth marriage, which was later annulled.
- 1645 – Archbishop Laud executed: William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, was executed for treason during the English Civil War.
- 1699 – Mass execution in Tyburn: A notorious day when multiple executions took place in London’s Tyburn area.
- 1941 – London Blitz continues: During World War II, London faced heavy bombing from German Luftwaffe forces.
- 1957 – Prime Minister Anthony Eden resigns: Following the Suez Crisis, Eden stepped down as Prime Minister.
- 1973 – UK joins European Economic Community (EEC): The UK formally entered the EEC, a precursor to the EU.
- 1986 – UK abolishes corporal punishment: The European Court of Human Rights ruling influenced this change in UK schools.
Todays Famous Birthdays
Emily Watson (born 1967)
English actress acclaimed for her performances in films like “Breaking the Waves” and “Punch-Drunk Love.”
Frankie Bridge (born 1989)
English singer-songwriter and member of the girl group The Saturdays.
Declan Rice (born 1999)
English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for West Ham United and the England national team.
Todays Famous Death Anniversary
Princess Mary of Great Britain (1723–1772)
Daughter of King George II, she became the Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel through marriage. Her descendants include several European monarchs.
Edmond Halley (1656–1742):
An eminent English astronomer and mathematician, best known for computing the orbit of the eponymous Halley’s Comet.
Sir Alexander Gibson (1926–1995)
A distinguished Scottish conductor, renowned for founding the Scottish Opera and his contributions to classical music in the UK.
