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Apollo 10 – The Command Module is being exhibited in London
The fourth crewed mission in the United States Apollo program, and the second to orbit the Moon. Apollo 10 launched from Cape Kennedy
Dire Straits recorded the demo of “Sultans of Swing” in London
A song by British rock band Dire Straits from their eponymous debut album, written by front-man Mark Knopfler. Released in 1978, its 1979 re-release
Puffing Billy – The world’s oldest surviving steam locomotive is being exhibited in London
Constructed in 1814 by coal viewer William Hedley, enginewright Jonathan Forster and blacksmith Timothy Hackworth for Christopher Blackett
Peter Pan – The birthplace of the fictional character in London
A free-spirited and mischievous young boy who can fly and never grows up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood having adventures on the mythical
A-ha – The Sun Always Shines in Teddington
The song was written by guitarist Pål Waaktaar. It was released as the third single from their debut studio album Hunting High and Low. “The Sun Always Shines on T.V.” was released in autumn 1985, becoming the second successful single from Hunting High and Low and one of the band’s most recognizable and popular songs. “The Sun […]
The birthplace of Iron Maiden in London
Steve Harris joined a band, initially known as Influence and later Gypsy’s Kiss. After a short number of gigs at the Cart and Horses pub in Stratford, the band split up and Harris auditioned for a band called Smiler in February 1974. Harris began writing his own songs and worked with future Iron Maiden members Dennis Wilcock […]
The Penny Black in London
The world’s first adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system. It was first issued in the United Kingdom, on 1 May 1840, but was not valid for use until 6 May. The stamp features a profile of Queen Victoria. In 1837, British postal rates were high, complex and anomalous. To simplify matters, Sir Rowland Hill […]
