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Happy 55th Birthday To Jörg Albertz 🥳🥳🥳
January 29, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Happy 55th Birthday To Jörg Albertz 🥳🥳🥳
Happy 46th Birthday To Peter Løvenkrands 🥳🥳🥳
January 29, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Happy 46th Birthday To Peter Løvenkrands 🥳🥳🥳
On This Day in 1547: King Edward VI, just nine years old, ascended to the throne of England following the death of his father, King Henry VIII.
Edward VI's reign was short, lasting only six years, before he died at the young age of 15.
Edward VI's reign was short, lasting only six years, before he died at the young age of 15.
January 28, 2026 at 11:38 PM
On This Day in 1547: King Edward VI, just nine years old, ascended to the throne of England following the death of his father, King Henry VIII.
Edward VI's reign was short, lasting only six years, before he died at the young age of 15.
Edward VI's reign was short, lasting only six years, before he died at the young age of 15.
On This Day In 1547: King Henry VIII died aged 55 at the Palace of Whitehall, Westminster, England.
He was succeeded by his only surviving son, King Edward VI who was only 9 years old.
The day Henry VIII died would have been his father, King Henry VII 90th birthday.
He was succeeded by his only surviving son, King Edward VI who was only 9 years old.
The day Henry VIII died would have been his father, King Henry VII 90th birthday.
January 28, 2026 at 11:35 PM
On This Day In 1547: King Henry VIII died aged 55 at the Palace of Whitehall, Westminster, England.
He was succeeded by his only surviving son, King Edward VI who was only 9 years old.
The day Henry VIII died would have been his father, King Henry VII 90th birthday.
He was succeeded by his only surviving son, King Edward VI who was only 9 years old.
The day Henry VIII died would have been his father, King Henry VII 90th birthday.
On This Day In 1457: 13 year old Lady Margaret Beaufort gave birth to the future King Henry VII at Pembroke Castle, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Henry VII was King of England from his seizure of the crown on 22 August 1485 at The Battle of Bosworth until his death in 1509.
Henry VII was King of England from his seizure of the crown on 22 August 1485 at The Battle of Bosworth until his death in 1509.
January 28, 2026 at 11:23 PM
On This Day In 1457: 13 year old Lady Margaret Beaufort gave birth to the future King Henry VII at Pembroke Castle, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Henry VII was King of England from his seizure of the crown on 22 August 1485 at The Battle of Bosworth until his death in 1509.
Henry VII was King of England from his seizure of the crown on 22 August 1485 at The Battle of Bosworth until his death in 1509.
On This Day In 1290: Dervorguilla of Galloway died.
Dervorguilla of Galloway (c. 1210–1290) was a wealthy Scottish noblewoman and heiress, daughter of Alan, Lord of Galloway. Married to John de Balliol, she mothered King John Balliol of Scotland.
Dervorguilla of Galloway (c. 1210–1290) was a wealthy Scottish noblewoman and heiress, daughter of Alan, Lord of Galloway. Married to John de Balliol, she mothered King John Balliol of Scotland.
January 28, 2026 at 10:04 PM
On This Day In 1290: Dervorguilla of Galloway died.
Dervorguilla of Galloway (c. 1210–1290) was a wealthy Scottish noblewoman and heiress, daughter of Alan, Lord of Galloway. Married to John de Balliol, she mothered King John Balliol of Scotland.
Dervorguilla of Galloway (c. 1210–1290) was a wealthy Scottish noblewoman and heiress, daughter of Alan, Lord of Galloway. Married to John de Balliol, she mothered King John Balliol of Scotland.
"Defence affordability is not something we should shy away from."
-General Gordon Messenger
-General Gordon Messenger
January 28, 2026 at 9:38 PM
"Defence affordability is not something we should shy away from."
-General Gordon Messenger
-General Gordon Messenger
The Caledonian Lockheed L-1011 TriStar model I bought off ebay has arrived.
January 28, 2026 at 3:09 PM
The Caledonian Lockheed L-1011 TriStar model I bought off ebay has arrived.
On This Day In 1945: The Soviet Red Army liberated the Auschwitz concentration camp freeing 7,000 prisoners. At least 1.1 million people were killed at the Auschwitz concentration camp and today we remember them. #NeverForget
January 27, 2026 at 11:51 PM
On This Day In 1945: The Soviet Red Army liberated the Auschwitz concentration camp freeing 7,000 prisoners. At least 1.1 million people were killed at the Auschwitz concentration camp and today we remember them. #NeverForget
On This Day In 1850: Captain Edward J. Smith was born in Hanley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom.
Captain Edward Smith (1850–1912) was the British sea captain who commanded the RMS Titanic on its maiden voyage.
Captain Edward Smith (1850–1912) was the British sea captain who commanded the RMS Titanic on its maiden voyage.
January 27, 2026 at 11:43 PM
On This Day In 1850: Captain Edward J. Smith was born in Hanley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom.
Captain Edward Smith (1850–1912) was the British sea captain who commanded the RMS Titanic on its maiden voyage.
Captain Edward Smith (1850–1912) was the British sea captain who commanded the RMS Titanic on its maiden voyage.
On This Day In 1816: Admiral Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood died aged 91 in London, England, United Kingdom.
Admiral Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood (1724–1816), was a British Royal Navy officer who fought in the Seven Years' War,
Admiral Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood (1724–1816), was a British Royal Navy officer who fought in the Seven Years' War,
January 27, 2026 at 11:36 PM
On This Day In 1816: Admiral Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood died aged 91 in London, England, United Kingdom.
Admiral Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood (1724–1816), was a British Royal Navy officer who fought in the Seven Years' War,
Admiral Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood (1724–1816), was a British Royal Navy officer who fought in the Seven Years' War,
On This Day In 1663: Admiral of the Fleet George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington was born in Wrotham, Kent, Kingdom of England.
He was a Royal Navy officer and politician who represented Plymouth in the English and British House of Commons from 1705 to 1721.
He was a Royal Navy officer and politician who represented Plymouth in the English and British House of Commons from 1705 to 1721.
January 27, 2026 at 11:26 PM
On This Day In 1663: Admiral of the Fleet George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington was born in Wrotham, Kent, Kingdom of England.
He was a Royal Navy officer and politician who represented Plymouth in the English and British House of Commons from 1705 to 1721.
He was a Royal Navy officer and politician who represented Plymouth in the English and British House of Commons from 1705 to 1721.
On This Day In 1365: Edward of Angoulême was born at Château d'Angoulême, France.
Edward of Angoulême (1365–1370) was the eldest son of Edward the Black Prince and Joan of Kent, grandson of King Edward III of England, and second in line to the English throne.
Edward of Angoulême (1365–1370) was the eldest son of Edward the Black Prince and Joan of Kent, grandson of King Edward III of England, and second in line to the English throne.
January 27, 2026 at 11:15 PM
On This Day In 1365: Edward of Angoulême was born at Château d'Angoulême, France.
Edward of Angoulême (1365–1370) was the eldest son of Edward the Black Prince and Joan of Kent, grandson of King Edward III of England, and second in line to the English throne.
Edward of Angoulême (1365–1370) was the eldest son of Edward the Black Prince and Joan of Kent, grandson of King Edward III of England, and second in line to the English throne.
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
-Martin Luther King, Jr.
-Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 27, 2026 at 10:36 PM
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
-Martin Luther King, Jr.
-Martin Luther King, Jr.
Got a new book at the charity shop today. It looks to be an interesting read.
January 27, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Got a new book at the charity shop today. It looks to be an interesting read.
On This Day In 1998: On American television, U.S. President Bill Clinton delcares "I did not have sexual relations with that woman" in a denial of his affair with Monica Lewinsky.
January 26, 2026 at 11:46 PM
On This Day In 1998: On American television, U.S. President Bill Clinton delcares "I did not have sexual relations with that woman" in a denial of his affair with Monica Lewinsky.
On This Day In 1716: Major General George Germain, 1st Viscount Sackville was born.
Major General George Germain, 1st Viscount Sackville (1716–1785) was a British army officer and politician.
He served in the Seven Years' War but was court-martialed and dismissed in 1760 for alleged disobedience
Major General George Germain, 1st Viscount Sackville (1716–1785) was a British army officer and politician.
He served in the Seven Years' War but was court-martialed and dismissed in 1760 for alleged disobedience
January 26, 2026 at 11:37 PM
On This Day In 1716: Major General George Germain, 1st Viscount Sackville was born.
Major General George Germain, 1st Viscount Sackville (1716–1785) was a British army officer and politician.
He served in the Seven Years' War but was court-martialed and dismissed in 1760 for alleged disobedience
Major General George Germain, 1st Viscount Sackville (1716–1785) was a British army officer and politician.
He served in the Seven Years' War but was court-martialed and dismissed in 1760 for alleged disobedience
On This Day In 1564: The Battle of Ula ends in Lithuanian victory.
The Battle of Ula (or Chashniki) occurred during the Livonian War. Lithuanian forces under Mikołaj Radziwiłł ambushed and routed a larger Russian army led by Prince Pyotr Shuysky near the Ula River in modern Belarus.
The Battle of Ula (or Chashniki) occurred during the Livonian War. Lithuanian forces under Mikołaj Radziwiłł ambushed and routed a larger Russian army led by Prince Pyotr Shuysky near the Ula River in modern Belarus.
January 26, 2026 at 11:30 PM
On This Day In 1564: The Battle of Ula ends in Lithuanian victory.
The Battle of Ula (or Chashniki) occurred during the Livonian War. Lithuanian forces under Mikołaj Radziwiłł ambushed and routed a larger Russian army led by Prince Pyotr Shuysky near the Ula River in modern Belarus.
The Battle of Ula (or Chashniki) occurred during the Livonian War. Lithuanian forces under Mikołaj Radziwiłł ambushed and routed a larger Russian army led by Prince Pyotr Shuysky near the Ula River in modern Belarus.
“A nation that cannot control its borders is not a nation.”
-Ronald Reagan
-Ronald Reagan
January 26, 2026 at 7:22 PM
“A nation that cannot control its borders is not a nation.”
-Ronald Reagan
-Ronald Reagan
On This Day In 1841: Admiral of the Fleet John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher was born in Ramboda, Ceylon.
Admiral of the Fleet John Arbuthnot Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher (1841–1920), was a pioneering British naval reformer. Joining the Royal Navy in 1854,
Admiral of the Fleet John Arbuthnot Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher (1841–1920), was a pioneering British naval reformer. Joining the Royal Navy in 1854,
January 25, 2026 at 11:43 PM
On This Day In 1841: Admiral of the Fleet John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher was born in Ramboda, Ceylon.
Admiral of the Fleet John Arbuthnot Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher (1841–1920), was a pioneering British naval reformer. Joining the Royal Navy in 1854,
Admiral of the Fleet John Arbuthnot Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher (1841–1920), was a pioneering British naval reformer. Joining the Royal Navy in 1854,
On This Day In 1533: King Henry VIII of England formally but secretly marries Anne Boleyn, who becomes his second Queen Consort.
January 25, 2026 at 11:25 PM
On This Day In 1533: King Henry VIII of England formally but secretly marries Anne Boleyn, who becomes his second Queen Consort.
Happy Burns Night
Here is my haggis, neeps and tatties with a glass of Irn Bru.
Here is my haggis, neeps and tatties with a glass of Irn Bru.
January 25, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Happy Burns Night
Here is my haggis, neeps and tatties with a glass of Irn Bru.
Here is my haggis, neeps and tatties with a glass of Irn Bru.
"Always assume incompetence before looking for conspiracy."
-Niccolò Machiavelli
-Niccolò Machiavelli
January 25, 2026 at 8:55 PM
"Always assume incompetence before looking for conspiracy."
-Niccolò Machiavelli
-Niccolò Machiavelli
January 24, 2026 at 10:37 PM