A Scotsman in Buckingham

Welcome to my Blog. My name is Neil and I have been living in Buckinghan, UK since the 11th September 2020. I lived in the Armenia, Latvia and China. I am a teacher of Geography, Global Perspectives and English. I am married to Lena who is my soulmate and best friend.We also have a little boy, Robert. As you can tell from the Blog's name I am Scottish although I was born in London. My Blog will be for sharing my thoughts on anything that takes my fancy. Please feel free to comment.

Sunday, 10 April 2016

Today in History: April 10th

Hello Gentle readers, its time once again to step out onto the highwire of history and try to keep our balance.

Phillippe Petit, walking between the twin towers of the World Trade Centre.

837: Halley's comet makes it's closest ever approach to planet Earth.

1815: Volcano Mount Tambora begins its month long eruption that kills 71,000 people and affects the planets climate for 2 years.

1858: The bell "Big Ben" that sits in the Tower of Westminster is cast.

http://www.beekoz.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Big-Ben-2.jpg

1912: RMS Titanic sets sail on its Maiden and only voyage from Southampton.

1970: Paul McCartney announces he is quitting The Beatles.

http://www.beatlelinks.net/images/history/0410-1.jpg

1998: The Good Friday Peace agreement brings peace to Northern Ireland.

http://joeoreilly.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/good-friday.jpg

#goodfridaypeaceagreement #paulmccartney #thebeatles #titanic #bigben #halleyscomet #mounttambora

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