🗓 On this date in history

October 24th

1857:

The founding of the world’s first official football club, Sheffield Football Club, in Yorkshire, by a group of former students from Cambridge University. The club’s finest hour came in 1904 when they won the FA Amateur Cup, a competition conceived after a suggestion by Sheffield. They are commemorated by the English Football Hall of Fame for their significant place in football history.

1962:

James Brown recorded his legendary ‘Live At The Apollo’ album. The album was listed at No.24 in Rolling Stone magazine’s 2003 list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.

1993:

Saints beat Newcastle at the Dell 2-1, with those 2 goals live on Sky, after being dropped by Ian Branfoot for Paul Moody.

2003:

End of an era for Concorde: The legendary supersonic aircraft, Concorde, has landed at the end of its last commercial passenger flight, amid emotional scenes at Heathrow airport.

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25th October

1976:

Queen opens National Theatre in London:
The Queen has officially opened the National Theatre on the South Bank in London after years of delays.
The building, designed by Sir Denys Lasdun, is made up of three theatres. Two, the Olivier and the Lyttleton, are already open with a third, the Cottlesloe, expected to open next year.

Bands, fanfares, an outdoor carnival and fireworks greeted the large crowds who turned out despite the pouring rain.

1968:

Led Zeppelin played a gig at Surrey University, England. Although there are unconfirmed reports of earlier shows, this appears to be the band’s first gig with their new name after initially performing as The New Yardbirds. In 2003 a poster for the Surrey gig (billing the group as The New Yardbirds) sold at auction for £2,400.

2003:

At the end of Saints 2-0 win over Blackburn at St Mary’s, Dennis Rofe had to be pulled away from Rovers manager Graeme Souness, the man who had sacked him as coach at The Dell. James Beattie gave saints the lead with a well stuck free kick and the points were secured 4 minutes from time with a debut goal from the French 18 year old Leandre Griffit. WGS said ‘he learns English all week and then needs to try and understand my Scottish!’

What no Agincourt, Sfcsim?

Originally posted by @pap

What no Agincourt, Sfcsim?

Here you go.

1415:

The Battle of Agincourt was a major English victory in the Hundred Years’ War.[a] The battle took place on Friday, 25 October 1415 (Saint Crispin’s Day), near modern-day Azincourt, in northern France.[5][b] Henry V’s victory at Agincourt, against a numerically superior French army, crippled France and started a new period in the war during which Henry V married the French king’s daughter, and their son, later Henry VI of England and Henry II of France, was made heir to the throne of France as well as of England.

Henry V led his troops into battle and participated in hand-to-hand fighting. The French king of the time, Charles VI, did not command the French army himself as he suffered from severe, repeating illnesses and moderate mental incapacitation. Instead, the French were commanded by Constable Charles d’Albret and various prominent French noblemen of the Armagnac party.

This battle is notable for the use of the English longbow in very large numbers, with English and Welsh archers forming most of Henry’s army. The battle is the centrepiece of the play Henry V by William Shakespeare.

October 26th

1951:

Churchill wins general election.

The Conservative Party has won the general election by a small majority, making Winston Churchill prime minister for the second time.
Mr Churchill is nearly 77 and the second oldest prime minister in history. William Gladstone was 83 when he formed his last government.

1965:

Queen Elizabeth II invested The Beatles with their MBE’s at Buckingham Palace, London. According to an account by John Lennon the group smoked marijuana in one of the palace bathrooms to calm their nerves. Many former recipients gave their MBE’s back in protest, to which John Lennon responded “Lots of people who complained about us receiving the MBE received theirs for heroism in the war, for killing people.” He continued: “We received ours for entertaining other people. I’d say we deserve ours more.”

1996:

Saints beat Man U 6-3 at The Dell. I need not say anymore.

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1996:

Saints beat Man U 6-3 at The Dell. I need not say anymore.

How many people still punt the line that United wore those grey shirts in that loss?

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#OnThisDay in 1996, #SaintsFC recorded an unforgettable 6-3 victory over #MUFC at the Dell. Watch all six goals: https://grabyo.com/g/v/BNMJdZ1a4x5

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That bit of skill and chip from MLT was sublime. I think the grey shirts thing was when we beat them 3-1 and were 3-0 up at half time?

Indeed it was, the year after the 6-3 IIRC

Same year, previous season, wasn’t it? The 3-1 was late in the 95-96 season, the 6-3 the following season. Pretty sure that was it.

I remember talking to a chap a few years back (Manc fan, of course) who was at the 6-3 game but swore blind that it was also the notorious grey shirts match. Weird.

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Should the sub-under Butler really be showing the residents up? Really?

It’s amazing how many Mancs delude themselves with that myth! Being between 2 seasons on the trot by Saints possible can’t happen so it all gets morphed into 1 game.

That was my first game at the dell. Was taken to see Beckham, who was an idol to a 7 year old KRG. Came away a saints convert(ish).

didnt we beat 'em 1-0 the next season too? Davies goal, I think.

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I missed the 6-3 game. I was at my then partner’s sister’s wedding - in Manchester. 95% of the guests were ardent reds. Could only share the joy with one of the waiters at the reception who was a City fan

I was really annoyed at having to miss that, but it didn;t turn out too bad!

April 13th 1996.

October 27th

1978

Gunman runs amok in West Midlands.
Four people have been killed and four others seriously wounded after a gunman opened fire at two separate locations in the Midlands.
The attacks happened on the Bustleholm estate, Wednesbury and later at a service station in Nuneaton.

1980:

Former T Rex member Steve Took, choked to death on a cherry stone, after some magic mushrooms he had eaten, numbed all sensation in his throat, he was aged 31. Took was also a member of The Deviants with Pink Fairies members Twink and Mick Farren.

2002

Saints beat Fulham 4-2 at SMS after being 0-2 down, with a hat trick from Beattie and one from Ormerod. Wayne Bridge also played his 100 consecutive premier league game.

Here is a photo from today though.

A Palestinian protester jumps over burning tyres during clashes with Israeli troops near the Jewish settlement of Bet El, near the West Bank city of Ramallah

I’ll add one to that, if I may be so bold.

2006

Amy Winehouse released her second and final album, _ Back to Black._

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2013:

Fernando Amorebieta (of Fulham) hit Dejan Lovren on the bum.

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With a fist!

October 28th.

1962:

World relief as Cuban missile crisis ends
The world has breathed a collective sigh of relief after the superpowers reached an agreement ending the immediate threat of nuclear war.
Russian leader Nikita Khrushchev has agreed to dismantle all Russian missiles based in Cuba and ship them back to the Soviet Union.

1962:

The Beatles played at the Empire in Liverpool, their first gig at Liverpool’s top theatre. Eight acts were on the bill including Little Richard, Craig Douglas, Jet Harris and Kenny Lynch & Sounds Incorporated.

2006

Saints lose 2-0 at layer road. It should have been a draw as 2 minutes from time Rudi Skacel was alone six yards outwith the goalkeeper grounded. But Skacel managed to find the heels of a defenders forlorn attempt to cover the goal. The home side went straight up the other end and made it 2-0. I went to Notts county in the cup in the week where we also lost 2-0… Great week!

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