History

Dave MacAuley, boxer, born
Dave MacAuley, boxer, born Dave McAuley, the former professional boxer from Northern Ireland, was born on January 19, 1961 in Larne, County Antrim. …

Conscription in the United Kingdom, was brought to an end
Conscription in the United Kingdom, was brought to an end National Service in the United Kingdom, which required young men to undergo compulsory military training for a certain period, was brought to an end in 1960. The system of National Service had been in place since the outbreak of World War II in 1939 and was initially introduced as an emergency measure during the war. …

Elvis Presley touched down at Prestwick airport, his only visit to Scotland.
Elvis Presley touched down at Prestwick airport, his only visit to Scotland. …

Beyond the Fringe, an influential satirical revue, opened in Edinburgh.
Beyond the Fringe, an influential satirical revue, opened in Edinburgh. …

Real Madrid beat Eintracht-Frankfurt, 7-3 at Hampden Park, Glasgow, to win the European Cup for 5th Time
Real Madrid beat Eintracht-Frankfurt, 7-3 at Hampden Park, Glasgow, to win the European Cup for 5th Time …