Higher Education in the UK

 Higher Education in Britain has a long and interesting history A history of higher education in the UK 

Myanmar

 4 January is Myanmar Independence Day. Myanmar (then called Burma) became independent on 4 January 1948. Happy Independence Day. Fun facts about Myanmar A history of Myanmar

Alaska

 On 3 January 1959 Alaska became the 49th state of the USA https://localhistories.org/a-history-of-alaska/

Happy New Year

 Happy New Year everyone! https://localhistories.org/a-history-of-new-year/

Catherine of Aragon

 Catherine of Aragon, first wife of Henry VIII was born on 16 December 1485 https://localhistories.org/a-brief-biography-of-catherine-of-aragon/

1918 Election

 On 14 December 1918, an election was held in Britain. It was the first time in British history that all men could vote. It was also the first time that women were allowed to vote in a general election. localhistories.org/a-history-of-women's-rights

The South Pole

 On 14 December 1911, Roald Amundsen became the first man to reach the South Pole. Well done Mr. Amundsen. https://localhistories.org/a-brief-history-of-antarctica/