William the Conqueror, scourge of King Harold at the Battle of Hastings, died today in 1087.


In 1985, Greater London Council leader Ken Livingstone, (now Mayor of London) parachuted into the River Thames as a publicity stunt.


The first British campaign medals were issued after the English army, led by Oliver Cromwell, routed the Scots at the Battle of Dunbar in 1650 (Cost 'em, though!!)


When Sweden changed from driving on the left, to the right, in 1967, accidents were REDUCED, as drivers were much more careful!!! Bit like us Brits driving ANYWHERE in Europe!!!

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The selfish, they're all standing in line
Faithing and hoping to buy themselves time
Me, I figure as each breath goes by
I only own my mind