Today, at least in the annals of history is just another day. Very little of great substance has happened over the years on 11 January; about the best being:
- First recorded lottery in England was drawn at St Paul’s Cathedral, 1569
- James Paget, surgeon, born 1814
- HG Selfridge (yes, founder of Selfridges) born 1858
- Charing Cross Station opened, 1864
- Maurice Durufle, composer, born 1902
- Ambrose Bierce, writer, died, 1914
- First use of insulin to treat diabetes, 1922
- Mick McMannus, wrestler, born 1928
- Thomas Hardy, novelist, died 1928
- Arthur Scargill, Miner’s leader and UK politician, born 1938
- Ben Crenshaw, golfer, born 1952
- John Sessions, Scottish actor, born 1953
- Bryan Robson, English footballer, born 1957
- Brian Moore, England rugby player, born 1962
- Richmal Crompton, writer, died, 1969
- Barbara Pym, novelist, died, 1980
For me today is a strange day as I have to come to terms with the fact that I am now officially a granny. For, yes, today we are 60! Eeekkkkk!
Many thanks to all those of you who have sent me birthday greetings. I am truly touched (yes, in the head!) by all your kind thoughts.