History

Death of Sean O’Casey in England.
Death of Sean O’Casey in England. …

Forth Road Bridge opened by the Queen. At, 6,156 feet long and a centre span of, 3300 feet, it was the longest in Europe at that time.
Forth Road Bridge opened by the Queen. At, 6,156 feet long and a centre span of, 3300 feet, it was the longest in Europe at that time. …

University of Strathclyde was constituted in Glasgow, based on the Royal College of Science and Technology.
University of Strathclyde was constituted in Glasgow, based on the Royal College of Science and Technology. The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow was officially constituted as a university on August 1, 1964. It was formed from the Royal College of Science and Technology, which had a long history dating back to the early 19th century. The University of Strathclyde is known for its strong emphasis on technology and innovation, and it has grown to become one of the leading universities in the United Kingdom. …

Alfred Chester Beatty, Irish library and art patron, died
Alfred Chester Beatty, Irish library and art patron, died Alfred Chester Beatty, an Irish-American mining magnate, philanthropist, and art collector, passed away on January 19, 1968. …

Jim Clark became the (then) worlds youngest F1 motor racing champion.
Jim Clark became the (then) worlds youngest F1 motor racing champion. …