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, 11 June 2017

Today in History: June 11th

Hello Gentle Readers its time to varnish the wooden door of time and polish the door knob of history.

1184BC: According to estimates, the city of Troy was sacked and burned by the invading Greeks.

323 BC: Alexander the Great dies.

1937: The Great Purge. Stalin has 8 senior members of the Soviet executed.

1959: House actor Hugh Laurie is born.

1963: A Buddhist monk Thích Quảng Đức sets himself on fire in protest to US involvemt in Vietnam.

1979: John Wayne, Hollywood legend dies.

#troy #alexanderthegreat #stalin #hughlaurie #vietnam #johnwayne #todayinhistory #june11th

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