Thomas Jefferson was born on 13 April 1743 http://www.localhistories.org/jefferson.html
Monday, 13 April 2020
Saturday, 11 April 2020
Thursday, 9 April 2020
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Isambard Kingdom Brunel was born in Portsmouth on 9 April 1806. He was one of the greatest engineers of the 19th century. http://www.localhistories.org/brunel.html
Wednesday, 8 April 2020
Winchester Cathedral
Happy birthday Winchester Cathedral. It was dedicated on 8 April 1093. http://www.localhistories.org/winchester.html
Tuesday, 7 April 2020
Dick Turpin
Infamous highwayman Dick Turpin was hanged on 7 April 1770. Despite his image Turpin was a brutal thug. Read more in my history of highwaymen.
Friday, 20 March 2020
Zip fastener
On 20 March 1913 Gideon Sundback patented the zip fastener. Well done Gideon. localhistories.org/a-history-of-clothes
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