April 19 1824 Death of Lord Byron in Greece

On April 19th 1824, George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron, died in what is now Greece, where he had travelled to support the Greek struggle for independence from Turkey. Even today, he is considered a Greek national hero. Byron's scandalous history, exotic travels, and flamboyant life made such an impression on the world that the … Continue reading April 19 1824 Death of Lord Byron in Greece

April 5 1955 Winston Churchill Resigns As British Prime Minister

On April 5th 1955, Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill retired as prime minister of Great Britain. The British leader, who guided Great Britain and the Allies through the crisis of World War II, is widely regarded as one of the greatest war time leaders of the 20th century. Remembered as a statesman and orator, Churchill … Continue reading April 5 1955 Winston Churchill Resigns As British Prime Minister

March 12 1969 London Police Drug Raid On George Harrison

On March 12th 1969, the London drug squad appeared at house of George Harrison and Pattie Boyd with a warrant and drug-sniffing canines. Boyd immediately used the direct hotline to Beatles headquarters, and George returned to find his home turned upside down. He is reported to have told the officers "You needn't have turned the … Continue reading March 12 1969 London Police Drug Raid On George Harrison

March 11 1997 Paul McCartney Knighted

On March 11th 1997, Paul McCartney, a former member of the most successful rock band in history, The Beatles, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his "services to music." The 54-year-old lad from Liverpool became Sir Paul in a centuries-old ceremony of pomp and solemnity at Buckingham Palace in central London. Fans waited outside … Continue reading March 11 1997 Paul McCartney Knighted