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On the day

Posted by Carolyn on February 6, 2024, 11:49 am

In 1952 I heard of the death of King George VI on the radio before I went to school. I was a junior in high school. I was very disappointed that no mention of the death was made in the school announcements.

I spoke with the teacher who had made the announcements. He knew about the King, but thought no one in our little town in the middle of Iowa would knnow who he was.

Re: On the day

Posted by Carolyn on February 6, 2024, 11:51 am, in reply to "On the day"

I meant to write On This Day.

Re: On the day

Posted by Martha on February 6, 2024, 11:57 am, in reply to "Re: On the day"

Let's not forget that in 1508 Maximilian I was proclaimed the Holy Roman Emperor, first Emperor in centuries not crowned by the Pope.

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Re: On the day

Posted by stephen on February 6, 2024, 1:26 pm, in reply to "Re: On the day"

Wow Martha I Did not know that!

Re: On This Day

Posted by Karen on February 6, 2024, 2:40 pm, in reply to "On the day"

Also in UK history:

1665 - Saw the birth of Queen Anne, the last Stuart Monarch. She was also the second daughter of James VII/II.

2017 Queen Elizabeth II became the first British Monarch to reach a Sapphire Jubilee. The 65th anniversary of her accession was not marked by any special events.

Re: On This Day

Posted by Carolyn on February 7, 2024, 8:46 am, in reply to "Re: On This Day"

It is hard to believe, but Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother was only 51 at the time of the King's death. She said her life was over. Winston Churchill was one of the people who urged her to get involved in her activities again. She lived 50 more years.

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