The Sultan of Brunei Names Himself Prime Minister
On 1st January 1984, Hassanal Bolkiah, the 29th Sultan of Brunei named himself prime minster of Brunei. Brunei is a former British…
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Apple Gifting Day
Today, January 1st, is Apple Gifting Day. This isn't a day to give an Apple product (much as that might be appreciated) but an app…
Jerry Rawlings Seizes Control of Ghana
On 31st December 1981 Jerry Rawlings, a former flight lieutenant in the Ghana Air Force, seized control of the country. Previously…
Another £10 Received from Swagbucks
Got another payment of 10 from Swagbucks, making a total of 155 (roughly equivalent to US$190 at today's rates). The majority of t…
The Murder of Grigori Rasputin
On December 30th 1916 Grigori Rasputin was murdered. Grigori Rasputin, known commonly simply as Rasputin, was a faith healer and a…
National Bicarbonate of Soda Day
Today, December 30th, is National Bicarbonate of Soda Day. Bicarbonate of soda, technically sodium hydrogen carbonate, is a salt k…
The Launch of the HMS Warrior
On 29th December 1860, the HMS Warrior was launched. Warrior was a ship in the British Royal Navy and the second ship of its name.…
Pepper Pot Day
Today, December 29th, is Pepper Pot Day. This isn't a celebration of the crockery used for holding pepper, whether ground or in co…
The Tay Rail Bridge Disaster
On 28th December 1879 the Tay Bridge disaster happened during a storm registering 10 or 11 on the Beaufort scale. The first Tay Ra…
National Chocolate Candy Day
Today, December 28th, is National Chocolate Candy Day. This covers quite a large number of different things, as any candy (or swee…
