On this day 31st December
On the 31st December 1947 the last day commemoration for WW2 by Commonwealth War Graves Commission occured.
On this day 30th December
On the 30th December 1922 the USSR was created.
On this day 29th December
On the 29th December 1940 ‘The Blitz’ bravery of Signalman Robert Tinto earned him a George Medal.
On this day 28th December
On This Day… On the 28th December 1914 the Military Cross was instituted The Military Cross was instituted as a reward for ‘distinguished and meritorious services’ for officers of the rank of captain and below and warrant officers of the British and Indian...
On this day 27th December
On 27th December 1917 the Military Division of the Order of the British Empire was instituted in part to recognise civilians and the working classes.
On this day 26th December
On the 26th December 1791 computer pioneer Charles Babbage was born.
