IN A NUTSHELL
ANNIVERSARIES. 1820.—Trial of Queen Caroline of England began (King endeavouring to obtain a divorce) 1859.—Blondin began his performances of crossing Niagara Falls on tight rope. 1902. —Boer Generals Botha, de Wet, and de la Rey received by King Edward at Cowes. 1905. —Norway decided by referendum to cede union with Sweden. 1934.—Sir George Fowlds died. —August 18.— 1830.—Emperor of Austria born. 1850. —Balzac, novelist, died. 1870.—Battle of Gravelotte; Bazaine’s retreat cut off by the Prussian's. 1892.—Mr Gladstone became Premier for the fourth lime. 1897.—Sir VV. Jerovis died. 1905.—Tsar granted Constitution to Russia fohile preserving autocracy. 1909. —Sir Theodore Martin died. 1910. Arnst defeated Barry for sculling championship on Zambesi River. 1930. —Tahiti lost at sea. Nazi raiders achieve little success at high cost. Damage to Croydon not as so: -re as expected. British air communiques substantiated by American correspondents. Tension growing in , Balkans. Italian troops concentrating on Grecian-Albanian frontier. Vicby Government appeals to Britain to ease blockade. Persistent rumours in Gibraltar that Spain will enter war against Britain. Further devastating raids on Germany by R.A.F. British bombers revisit Northern Italy.
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Evening Star, Issue 23657, 17 August 1940, Page 1
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183IN A NUTSHELL Evening Star, Issue 23657, 17 August 1940, Page 1
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