TheBoldage takes a look back at events that have helped shape today
By TheBoldAge. Published 2020-12-09
BOLD-LivingOn this day in history
On this day in history:In 1934, one of our best loved actresses Dame Judi Dench was born.In 1960 The first episode of Coronation Street aired. It is the world's longest-running TV soap opera.In 1969 the cult leader Charles Manson was indicted for the murders of Sharon Tate and others committed by his followers.Turning to all things cricket, this was the day in 1987 that umpire Shakoor Rana accused Mike Gatting of cheating. The ensuing row called into question the continuation of England's cricket tour to Pakistan. In 1990 Lech Wałęsa wins Poland's 1st direct presidential election in PolandToday in 1992 saw the announcement of the separation of Prince Charles and Princess Diana who had married in 1981.With half an eye on today's Brexit discussions - David Cameron in 2011 insisted he had put Britain's interests first when he vetoed a new European Economic Treaty.
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