Yes opened unofficially by De Groot brandishing a sword on horseback he cut the ribbon before the official ceremony.
You're a ripe old age Dave, makes you 103yo.On This Day In 1932 Sydney Harbour Bridge Was Officially Opened I was 23 years old and excited about driving over the bridge the first time, I don't think I'd be too excited about driving over it now
Ah yes and Prince Andrew saved the day in his helicopter.On This Day In 1982 Argentina Invaded The Falkland Islands In The South Atlantic
Ah yes the last time the games were MALE ONLY. Women were not allowed till 1900. Love this thread Dave.On This Day In 1896 The First Modern Olympic Games Opened In Athens, Greece
As my dear old Dad would have said, “that‘ll stop you from farting in Sunday School”Also on this day in 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth just days after the Confederate Army surrendered during the American Civil War. Booth a well respected actor waited until a specific part of the Opera whereby loud laughter was known to take place and thus muffled the sound of the shot. Lincoln was recorded to have been laughing at the time.
Enter your email address to join: