1763 - Pontiac's War: Battle of Bushy Run - British forces led by Henry Bouquet defeat Native American forces at Bushy Run
1861 - President Lincoln signs the first US personal income tax into law, imposing a 3% tax on incomes over $800
1942 - German troops cross the Russian Kuban River in the Western Caucasus
1953 - Operation "Big Switch"; Korean War prisoners exchanged at Panmunjom
1963 - Craig Breedlove sets a world land speed record of 407.45 mph (655.73 km/h) in the Spirit of America at Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah
1984 - American super-hurdler Edwin Moses wins the 400 m hurdles gold medal at the Los Angeles Olympics, his 105th consecutive race victory
1993 - Republican Guard kills 64 civilians at Gninguilim marketplace in Chad
2019 - Brazilian drug dealer Clauvino da Silva tries and fails to escape a Rio de Janeiro jail by dressing up as his teenage daughter in a silicone mask and wig
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A birthday is… A day to remember! 5th August 2026
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Do you feel a sense of nostalgia about the songs that you had on mix tape back in the day.
Why not create your very own personalised Mix tape print with all of your favourite songs.
A 50th, 60th, 70th, 80th, 90th maybe even a 100th! Or maybe it’s a special wedding anniversary?
Each personal newspaper gift is crafted crafted to give the appearance of a historic newspaper and highlights events and highlights from that year.
In the latest installment of this series that goes inside the private working worlds of designers, Simone Rocha, founder and creative director of her own fashion line, discusses life in East London, the importance of shoes you can walk in, and fighting with her father.
Tammy
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They always answered my questions in a timely manner and were understanding and patient with me!
The quality of the product is PHENOMENAL! I will continue to order from them EVERYTIME!
Trudy
I purchased a 1942 Year in Review for my Dad’s 80th Birthday, I was thrilled with how it turned out!
I took the download to Office Works to print and put in a black and glass frame, it looks absolutely beautiful. My Dad loved it and said it almost brought a tear to his eye!
Thank you so much for such a lovely gift idea 🙂