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On this day, 27th February, this happened…

1900 The British Labour Party , one of Britain’s leading political parties, was founded on this day. The most famous Prime Minister to come from this party is Tony Blair.


1932 One of most famous actresses Elizabeth Taylor was born on this day. The entire media mourned her death on March 23rd 2011.

Photo: Luiz Fernando Reis

Photo: Luiz Fernando Reis


1981 Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder record the big selling hit ‘Ebony and Ivory’.

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1981 Today is also the birthday of the singer Josh Groban, the famous American singer for singing West End songs. However most of us would know him for appearing on a lot of British panel shows.

1992 Golfing Hero Tiger Woods is declared the youngest ever PGA golfer at just 16. He is still now probably the most famous golf player of all time.

On this Day…

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We’re looking back on the past; on this day, 19th February, this happened…

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1971 Elvis Presley was performing and a crazed fan rushed to the stage, which shocked him so much he bashed the microphone into his mouth and chipped a tooth

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1972 Paul McCartney released a song called ‘Give Ireland back to the Irish’ which immediately got banned by the BBC.

1985 Mickey Mouse did a 30 day tour in China as part of the country 30th anniversary.

1986 Cherry Coke was introduced to the Coca Cola Company.

1991 Rap Group Public Enemy boycotted that year’s Grammy awards because the award for the best rap group would not be presented during the live ceremony.

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