Halloween Facts

 As autumn approaches I posted a list of Halloween facts https://localhistories.org/halloween-facts/ 

Ukraine Independent

 On 24 August 1991, Ukraine declared its independence from the Soviet Union. Well done Ukraine.

Black Ribbon Day

 23 August is European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism AKA Black Ribbon Day. (23 August was chosen because on that day in 1939 Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union signed a non-aggression pact).

Pictures of Farnham

 I took some pictures of Farnham in Surrey 

Latvia 1991

 On 21 August 1991, Latvia declared its independence from the Soviet Union. Congratulations Latvia.

The Salem Witches

 On 19 August 1692 four men and one woman were hanged during the Salem witch trials 😢

The Pendle Witches

 On 17 August 1612, the Pendle Witch Trials began. (Pendle is a place in Lancashire, England). On 20 August 9 people (7 women and 2 men) were hanged. (In England witches were hanged not burned). 😢