Archives for: July 2008

25/04/08

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ABOUT THE JOURNALIST EVENTS DIARY

Our Journalists Events Diary is updated each month with events taking place in the UK up to six months ahead.

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27/07/08

Permalink 11:07:20 am, 96 words, 53 views   English (UK)
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250 Years of the British Museum

15 Jan 1759

The British Museum was originally housed in a 17th century mansion.

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Permalink 11:05:07 am, 97 words, 64 views   English (UK)
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Death of Johnny Weissmuller

20 Jan 1984

Twenty-five years ago the American actor, best known for his Tarzan role, died aged 79.

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Permalink 11:01:59 am, 110 words, 73 views   English (UK)
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Disney’s Sleeping Beauty is 50

29 Jan 1959

Once upon a time, in a land far far away, Walt Disney’s animated film Sleeping Beauty was released.

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Permalink 10:59:42 am, 138 words, 50 views   English (UK)
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First Old-Age Pensions Paid

1 Jan 1909

The first old-age pensions were paid in Britain 100 years ago.

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Permalink 10:55:40 am, 154 words, 56 views   English (UK)
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First Emmy Awards

25 January 1949

The first Emmy Awards ceremony took place 60 years ago at the Hollywood Athletic Club in Los Angeles.

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19/07/08

Permalink 03:43:41 pm, 102 words, 93 views   English (UK)
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Ruthin Gaol

31 January 2009

Raise your spirits with this paranormal event.

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Permalink 03:38:37 pm, 42 words, 97 views   English (UK)
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Three Score Years and Ten for Germaine Greer

29 January 1939

Feminist author Germaine Greer is 70 in January 2009.

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Permalink 03:36:10 pm, 42 words, 98 views   English (UK)
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Beatles Last Performance

30 January 1969

The Fab Four stage their final live performance together.

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Permalink 03:33:01 pm, 60 words, 52 views   English (UK)
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National Winter Ales Festival 2009

21 – 24 January 2009

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Permalink 03:30:01 pm, 66 words, 58 views   English (UK)
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Model Railway Exhibition

10 & 11 January 2009

Preston and District Model Railway Society’s 40th anniversary exhibition.

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14/07/08

Permalink 09:01:10 pm, 105 words, 117 views   English (UK)
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Salvador Dali Dies

23 January 1989

Salvador Dali is considered to be the greatest artist of the surrealist art movement.

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13/07/08

Permalink 05:36:43 pm, 85 words, 68 views   English (UK)
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Official Birthday of Sherlock Holmes

6 January 1854

This day is the official birthday of the great fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes.

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