Ray Bradbury Is Born
On this day in 1920, Raymond "Ray" Bradbury, one of the most influential and respected authors of the 20th century, was born. Recognised as one of the leading lights of science fiction and fantasy … (more...)
August 22
This Day in History
1920
1903
Nazi Propaganda Filmmaker Born
On this day in 1902, German filmmaker, actress, dancer, and film pioneer Leni Riefenstahl was born. Though her film and photographic techniques were hailed as groundbreaking and Riefenstahl herself … (more...)
1864
Red Cross Founded
The Geneva Convention of 1864 for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded and Sick of Armies in the Field is adopted by 12 nations meeting in Geneva. The agreement, advocated by Swiss … (more...)
This Day in History
December 9
TV Guide
- 10:30pm Ultimate Mysteries
- 11:30pm Inside The Tube: Going Underground
- 12:30am Black Ops
- 1:30am Tanks Rec
- 2:30am The War Rec
- 3:15am World War II in HD Colour Rec
- 4:00am London: 2000 Years of History Rec
- 4:45am A Royal Tour Of The 20th Century Rec
- 5:30am Pope: The Most Powerful Man In History Rec
- 6:30am Ultimate Mysteries Rec
- 7:30am Inside The Tube: Going Underground Rec
- 8:30am Time Team Rec
- 9:30am London: 2000 Years of History Rec
- 10:30am A Royal Tour Of The 20th Century Rec
- 11:30am Pope: The Most Powerful Man In History Rec
- 12:30pm Ultimate Mysteries Rec
- 1:30pm Black Ops Rec
- 2:30pm Tanks Rec
- 3:30pm The War Rec
- 4:30pm World War II in HD Colour Rec
- 5:30pm America In Colour Rec
- 6:30pm Digging For Britain Rec
- 7:30pm Inside Windsor Castle Rec
- 8:30pm History Erased Rec
