Every week we go back to re-visit some of the significant happenings that took place in living memory; just about, for some of us.
To remind ourselves of how life has changed and how some things stay the same it is fascinating to note what made the news this week in history, starting 15th February.
1971: D-Day delivers new UK currency – The British Government launches a new decimal currency across the country.
1952: King George VI is laid to rest – King George is buried at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle after a solemn procession through London.
1979: China invades Vietnam – China sends hundreds of troops into Vietnam after weeks of tension and a military build-up along the border.
1986: Soviets launch space station Mir – The Soviets open a new phase in space exploration with the launch of the world’s biggest space station, Mir.
Celebrity birthdays
15th – Model and television presenter Janice Dickinson is 61
16th – Actor Christopher Ecclestone is 52
17th – Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington is 27
18th – Actor John Travolta is 61
