The war fought between July 28, 1914, and November 11, 1918, was known at the time as the Great War and cost the lives of millions. How much do you know about "the War to End All Wars"?
Toby's experience comes from website design as well as experience running large forums and communities. After he married Debbie he developed a keen interest in history and found himself discussing history quite a lot!
Fact of the Day
Black Monday was the name for rent day in 1880s, when belongings were pawned to pay the landlord.
Quote of the Day
"I love argument, I love debate. I don't expect anyone just to sit there and agree with me, that's not their job.
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~ Margaret Thatcher
On This Day
534 BCEAccording to legend, Greek performer Thespis of Icaria (now Dionysos) became the first person to recite lines as a character other than himself onstage, making him the world's first known actor.
1499Perkin Warbeck, pretender to the throne, was executed following several escape attempts. It is possible he was the younger of the Princes in the Tower.
1541Kathryn Howard, Henry VIII's fifth wife, was stripped of her title as queen
1585(Or possibly 20 November) Thomas Tallis, considered one of England's greatest composers, died. Despite his importance to English music, both his bones and his original memorial have been lost.
1940Romania signed the Tripartite Pact, officially becoming one of the Axis powers during the Second World War.
1963The first episode of Dr Who, with William Hartnell in the title role, was broadcast on BBC 1
1990Beloved children's writer Roald Dahl died of a blood disease, aged 74.
