What Happen Todays on 23 January in U.K History
- 1556: Deadliest earthquake in history reported in Chinese annals.
- 1571: Queen Elizabeth I opens the Royal Exchange.
- 1806: William Pitt the Younger, UK PM, dies aged 46.
- 1901: Queen Victoria dies, ending the Victorian Era.
- 1957: Wham-O produces the first Frisbee toy.
- 1963: Official formation of The Beatles’ Northern Songs publishing company.
- 1973: UK’s Edward Heath joins Common Market celebration in Brussels.
- 1978: Thames TV airs Sex Pistols’ last UK interview.
- 1986: First computer virus “Brain” emerges, affecting UK systems.
- 1997: Madeleine Albright confirmed as first female U.S. Secretary of State.
Todays Famous Birthdays
Ewen Bremner (born 1972)
A Scottish actor recognized for his role as Spud in “Trainspotting.”
Brian Croucher (born 1964)
An English actor known for his work in television series such as “Blake’s 7.”
Ruben Loftus-Cheek (born 1996)
An English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Todays Death Anniversary
William Pitt the Younger
An influential British Prime Minister who served from 1783 to 1801 and again from 1804 until his death in 1806.
Gorden Kaye
A British comic actor best known for his role as René Artois in the television series “‘Allo ‘Allo!”.
Frank Owen
A British journalist and politician, editor of the Evening Standard, and a Liberal Member of Parliament.
