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May 13: On This Day in World History … briefly
EntertainmentAlison was six months pregnant with her first child, Tom, when she climbed the Eiger north face and is famous…
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May 12: On This Day in World History … briefly
EntertainmentIn 2006, India contained the largest number of people living below the World Bank's international poverty line of US$1.25 per…
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May 11: On This Day in World History … briefly
EntertainmentHis final words to his son Ziggy were 'Money can't buy life.'
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May 10: On This Day in World History … briefly
EntertainmentOn Mick Jagger's 75th birthday, scientists named seven fossil stoneflies after present and former members of the band. Two species,…
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May 9: On This Day in World History … briefly
EntertainmentDescribed in an American source as a 'noted bravo and desperado', Thomas Blood was known for his attempt to kidnap…
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May 8: On This Day in World History … briefly
EntertainmentThere are unnamed eyewitnesses to the eruption, probably survivors on the boats at the time of the eruption. One eyewitness…
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May 7: On This Day in World History … briefly
EntertainmentEastman is the only person represented by two stars in the Hollywood Walk of Fame recognising the same achievement, for…
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May 6: On This Day in World History … briefly
EntertainmentWhile at Ashworth, in 2001 Brady wrote 'The Gates of Janus', which was published by Feral House, an underground US…
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May 2: On This Day in World History … briefly
EntertainmentDistinguished by their philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, extended compositions, and elaborate live shows, Pink Floyd are one of the most…
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May 1: On This Day in World History … briefly
EntertainmentIn an attempt to heal rifts, Elvis and Priscilla held another reception at Graceland on May 29 for the friends…
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Wacky Wednesday: Peacock spiders dance for their lives
EntertainmentShake that booty or get eaten - literally!
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April 30: On This Day in World History … briefly
EntertainmentDuring the last three months of his life, Hitler is said to have been close to insanity as he bowed…
