7 Quirky—and Discontinued – Summer Olympic Events
You won’t see hot air balloon racing, tug of war or painting contests at the 2024 Paris Games. When the first modern Olympics kicked off in Athens in 1896,…
Police hunt man considered ‘risk to women’ who absconded from care facility in east London _ Hieuuk
Police warn Balasankar Narayanan “can be violent” and should not be approached if he is seen. Friday 9 August 2024 11:16, UK Image:Balasankar Narayanan. Pic: Met Police…
Four men in court charged over Belfast disorder _ Hieuuk
BBC Police said fireworks, missiles and petrol bombs had been thrown in east Belfast on Wednesday Four men have appeared at Belfast Magistrates court charged in relation…
Teen who left his own 18th bingo birthday party to join far-right riots jailed _ Hieuuk
Bobby Shirbon, 18 (left) and Kieron Gatenby, 19 (right). Picture: Cleveland Police Bobby Shirbon, 18, and Kieron Gatenby, 19, were both jailed at Teesside Crown Court on Thursday…
London’s Dairy Boost: Hugh Donald McIntosh and the Birth of the First Milk Bar in Britain _ Hieuuk
Entrepreneur Hugh Donald McIntosh struck white gold when London’s Black and White Bar opened on 1 August 1935. Black and White Milk Bar, Fleet Street, London, c.1935….
Emma Watson Charms in Chic Pajama Look
In a delightful turn of events, Emma Watson has captured hearts once again, this time by embracing the world of sleepwear with an effortlessly stylish twist. The…
Who Were the Mafia’s ‘Five Families’?
In 1931, a Commission of crime families began running New York City rackets, initiating an era of colorful nicknames and violent power struggles. In 1931, the mob got organized….
Charles Manson cult kills five, including actress Sharon Tate
Early in the morning of August 9, 1969, members of Charles Manson’s cult kill five people in movie director Roman Polanski’s Beverly Hills, California, home, including Polanski’s pregnant wife, actress Sharon Tate….
Gerald Ford becomes president after Richard Nixon resigns
In accordance with his statement of resignation the previous evening, Richard M. Nixon officially ends his term as the 37th president of the United States at noon on August 9, 1974….
The Real‑Life Olympic History Behind ‘Chariots of Fire’
The true story of British track stars Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell winning gold at the 1924 Paris Olympics inspired the Oscar-winning film. “To play the game…