In 1938, Orson Welles' radio production "War Of The Worlds" caused panic in the U.S.; at least one listener died of fright!!


In 1975, General Franco's 36-year dictatorship of Spain effectively ended as it was announced that heir-designate Prince Juan Carlos would take over as provisional Head-of-State! (He's now KING Juan Carlos....... and still there!)


Her Majesty the Queen officially opened the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge over the river Thames in 1991, linking Dartford in Kent with Thurrock in Essex


Concerned about people becoming obsessive channel-hoppers, American scientists unveiled, in 1996, a TV remote control that gives electric shocks if used too often! (Bet THAT went down a storm!!)

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The selfish, they're all standing in line
Faithing and hoping to buy themselves time
Me, I figure as each breath goes by
I only own my mind