ALL IN THE MONTH OF MAY 150 years ago, on 18th May 1872 that Bertrand Russell, Welsh philosopher, mathematician, historian, and writer was born. He won the 1950 Nobel Prize in Literature. 125 years ago, on 26th May 1897 that Bram Stoker’s horror novel Dracula was published. 100 years ago, on 27th May 1922 that Christopher Lee, British film actor was born. Best known for his many Hammer Horror films, especially his role as Dracula. He also played a leading role in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. (Died 2015) 90 years ago, on 9th May 1932 that London’s Piccadilly Circus was lit with electrical lighting for the first time. The road junction later became famous for its neon lighting and video advertising displays. 60 years ago, on 25th May 1962 that the new Coventry Cathedral was consecrated. The previous one had been destroyed by German bombing during WWII. 50 years ago, on 28th May 1972 that Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor, died. He was 20 formerly Edward VIII, until his abdication in December 1936. 40 years ago, 27th-28th May 1982 that the Battle of Goose Green took place during the Falklands War. British victory. 25 years ago, 1st May 1997 that the Labour Party won a landslide victory, ending 18 years of Conservative Rule. Tony Blair became Prime Minister. 15 years ago, on 3rd May 2007 that three-year-old Madeleine McCann went missing while on holiday with her parents in Praia da Luz, Portugal. Despite long-running investigations costing millions of pounds, she has never been found. Her disappearance is the most-reported missing person case in history. 10 years ago, on 18th May 2012 that social media network Facebook went public. Its initial public offering raised $16 billion – the third-largest amount in US history.
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