On this day...

[The Hallucinating Goose]

1 hour ago, Futtocks said:

On this day in 2023, Ridley Scott says something rude to an interviewer who's done his research.

Probably.

That film was so sh*t. I walked out of there angry at how poorly it had portrayed possibly the greatest military mind in history and how much of his greatest achievement had been so glossed over. Only about 10 minutes in the entire film about the Russian Campaign. Only a couple of minutes on Austerlitz, which, as I say, is considered his greatest victory. Only a couple of lines spoken that vaguely mention the Italian Campaign. No mention whatsoever about Trafalgar or Leipzig, one of the decisive battles of the wars. Sh*t film. 

[Futtocks]

1 hour ago, The Hallucinating Goose said:

That film was so sh*t. I walked out of there angry at how poorly it had portrayed possibly the greatest military mind in history and how much of his greatest achievement had been so glossed over. Only about 10 minutes in the entire film about the Russian Campaign. Only a couple of minutes on Austerlitz, which, as I say, is considered his greatest victory. Only a couple of lines spoken that vaguely mention the Italian Campaign. No mention whatsoever about Trafalgar or Leipzig, one of the decisive battles of the wars. Sh*t film. 

Lev Parikian @levparikian.bsky.social

A big problem with Napoleon is the geographical inconsistencies. One minute he was in northern France, the next he was on a Mediterranean island. Ridley Scott obviously doesn’t know his Arras from his Elba.

Edited December 2, 2023 by Futtocks

[The Hallucinating Goose]

On this day in 1960, the first episode of Coronation Street aired. It has since become the longest running soap in the world.

I wonder if there's anyone out there that's watched every single episode?

[DavidM]

On 02/12/2023 at 21:46, The Hallucinating Goose said:

That film was so sh*t. I walked out of there angry at how poorly it had portrayed possibly the greatest military mind in history and how much of his greatest achievement had been so glossed over. Only about 10 minutes in the entire film about the Russian Campaign. Only a couple of minutes on Austerlitz, which, as I say, is considered his greatest victory. Only a couple of lines spoken that vaguely mention the Italian Campaign. No mention whatsoever about Trafalgar or Leipzig, one of the decisive battles of the wars. Sh*t film. 

Just watched a good documentary about Austerlitz on History Hit which I subscribe to . 

[The Hallucinating Goose]

4 hours ago, DavidM said:

Just watched a good documentary about Austerlitz on History Hit which I subscribe to . 

I subscribe to History Hit's YouTube channel. I particularly like the series of videos they did about surviving different historical time periods. One of the guys who took part in that series has started his own channel with a similar theme called Survive History. 

If you want a really detailed and comprehensive series about the Napoleonic Wars, the YouTube channel Epic History TV have done a mind blowing series that will teach you everything you need to know. 

[The Hallucinating Goose]

On this day in 1993, the Wearmouth Colliery closed, bringing to an end the mining of the County Durham coalfield, a coalfield that had been continually mined since the Middle Ages. 

[DavidM]

10 hours ago, The Hallucinating Goose said:

I subscribe to History Hit's YouTube channel. I particularly like the series of videos they did about surviving different historical time periods. One of the guys who took part in that series has started his own channel with a similar theme called Survive History. 

If you want a really detailed and comprehensive series about the Napoleonic Wars, the YouTube channel Epic History TV have done a mind blowing series that will teach you everything you need to know. 

Dan Snow did a good segment on life in Nelson’s navy . 

[The Hallucinating Goose]

An important day in the history of aviation;

On this day in 1782, the Montgolfier Brothers first test fly one of their hot air balloons with it floating nearly 2.5km. 

On this day in 1903, the Wright Brothers first attempt to test fly their Wright Flyer at Kitty Hawk. 

[The Hallucinating Goose]

On this day in 1939, Gone With the Wind is released for the first time in the US.

Adjusted for inflation, it is the highest grossing film in history at $4.2billion.

[Futtocks]

On 10/12/2023 at 09:43, DavidM said:

Dan Snow did a good segment on life in Nelson’s navy . 

I preferred The Village people's version. More danceable.

[DavidM]

11 hours ago, Futtocks said:

I preferred The Village people's version. More danceable.

The crew of The Victory actually did that dance as a celebration after the battle of Trafalgar . 

[Wiltshire Warrior Dragon]

Martin Offiah is 58 today.

[The Hallucinating Goose]

On this day in 1801, the Kingdom of Great Britain is united with the Kingdom of Ireland to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. 

[The Hallucinating Goose]

On this day in 1981, one of the biggest operations in British policing history comes to an end when police arrest "the Yorkshire Ripper", Peter Sutcliffe, in Sheffield. 

[gingerjon]

36 minutes ago, The Hallucinating Goose said:

On this day in 1981, one of the biggest operations in British policing history comes to an end when police arrest "the Yorkshire Ripper", Peter Sutcliffe, in Sheffield. 

My dad, like pretty much all males in and around Bradford, was interviewed by the brains trust of West Yorkshire Police at one point. He was able to use a Bradford City ticket stub to prove he couldn't have been murdering a woman on the evening in question.

[Futtocks]

On this day in 1880, Norton I, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico, collapsed and died on a street corner.

Worth looking up his life story - it's quite something!

Edited January 8, 2024 by Futtocks

[The Hallucinating Goose]

7 hours ago, Futtocks said:

On this day in 1880, Norton I, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico, collapsed and died on a street corner.

Worth looking up his life story - it's quite something!

I'd never heard of him. I just had a quick read through his life and quite frankly he sounds like a nutter that people just felt sorry for and indulged! Has his life story been made into a film? Certainly sounds like the basis for one. 

[Ullman]

Happy 80th birthday Jimmy Page.

[The Hallucinating Goose]

On this day in 1265, the first English Parliament to be attended by both Lords and representatives from major towns sits at the Palace of Westminster. 

[Wiltshire Warrior Dragon]

One hundred years ago today, the King approved the list of cabinet ministers submitted by Ramsay MacDonald and the first Labour government in the UK came into being.  Here is the list.

First Lord of the Treasury and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs – The Rt Hon James Ramsay MacDonald.

Lord Privy Seal and Deputy Leader of the House of Commons – Mr John R Clynes, MP.

Lord President of the Council – Lord Parmoor, KCVO.

Lord Chancellor – Lord Haldane, KT, OM.

Chancellor of the Exchequer – Mr Philip Snowden, MP.

Secretary of State for Home Affairs – The Right Hon Arthur Henderson.

Secretary of State for the Colonies – The Right Hon James Henry Thomas, MP.

Secretary of State for War – Mr Stephen Walsh, MP.

Secretary of State for India – Sir Sidney Olivier.

Secretary of State for Air – Brig Gen Christopher Birdwood Thompson.

First Lord of the Admiralty – Viscount Chelmsford, GCSI, GCMG, GCIE, GBE.

President of the Board of Trade – Mr Sidney Webb, MP.

Minister of Health – Mr John Wheatley, MP.

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries – Mr Noel Buxton, MP.

Secretary for Scotland – The Right Hon. William Adamson, MP.

President of the Board of Education – Mr Charles Philip Trevelyan, MP.

Minister of Labour – Mr Thomas Shaw, MP.

Postmaster-General – Mr Vernon Hartshorn, MP.

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster – Colonel Josiah Wedgewood, MP.

First Commissioner of Works – Mr F W Jowett, MP.

 

[Wiltshire Warrior Dragon]

Neil Diamond is 83 today.  Come on, everybody, "Sweet Caroline..."!

[The Hallucinating Goose]

1 hour ago, Wiltshire Warrior Dragon said:

Neil Diamond is 83 today.  Come on, everybody, "Sweet Caroline..."!

It is also 100 years to the day since Brian Bevan was born. 

[The Hallucinating Goose]

On this day in 1533, King Henry VIII secretly marries his second wife, Anne Boleyn. 

[Futtocks]

26 January, so it must be… yes, of course: the 353rd (or 354th) anniversary of the day the Earl of Rochester heard about a terrible injustice. His shipment of dildoes had been seized by customs.

https://mulberryhall.medium.com/odd-this-day-be1084f84442

[Ullman]

On 26/01/2024 at 12:08, Futtocks said:

26 January, so it must be… yes, of course: the 353rd (or 354th) anniversary of the day the Earl of Rochester heard about a terrible injustice. His shipment of dildoes had been seized by customs.

https://mulberryhall.medium.com/odd-this-day-be1084f84442

Oh that's brilliant!