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Two anniversaries, 1 July

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Elizabethofseasons

Elizabethofseasons Report 1 Jul 2019 19:42

Dear All

Hello

On this day, 103 years ago this day British and allied troops had been engaged in the battle of the Somme against Germany.


By the end of the first day of battle, nearly 20,000 people had been
killed.


Between 1 July and 18 November 1916, more than 3 million men fought in this battle.

One million men were wounded or killed, making it one of the bloodiest battles in human history.


TO REMEMBER ALWAYS.

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World War One was called the "War to End all Wars" but STILL people have
cannot live in peace.

With the deepest of respect.
Elizabeth, EOS
xx

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On 1 July 1961, at Park House, Sandringhan, Norfolk, a little girl was born to Frances and John Spencer, Viscount Althorp, later Earl of Spencer.


Their baby was named Diana Frances.

She grew up to become Diana, Princess of Wales.

She would be 58 years of age.


Always remembered with much love.

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Take gentle care all
Elizabeth, EOS
xx

Barbra

Barbra Report 1 Jul 2019 22:33

Remembering our Dear Diana .RIP <3 The battle of the Somme <3 They gave their lives for our future God Bless Barbara xx

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Tipperary. Derby .Moray. ST. Helens. Bladen /.My Eldest Son /

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 2 Jul 2019 03:18

Two more anniversaries for you

On July 1 1867 Canada became a self-governing Dominion of the United Kingdom. July 1 was celebrated as Dominion Day until 1982, when the name was changed to Canada Day as more reflecting modern-day Canada, which was no longer under UK rule.


On July 1 1997, the UK handed Hong Kong back to China.

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MotownGal

MotownGal Report 2 Jul 2019 16:20

And another one.

The Hollywood actress Dame Olivia de Haviland was born on 1st July 1916. Born in Tokyo, to British parents. She is 103. Sister of Joan Fontaine.

She starred in Gone with the Wind, aged 22 and won an Oscar.

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