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@neilcford I’m afraid you’re right. about 5 hours ago via Tweetbot for iOS in reply to neilcford
Right, bed. Please keep #also60 going. More from me tomorrow, perhaps! After all, we do need some proper stuff to celebrate, don’t we? about 5 hours ago via Tweetbot for iOS
@neilcford No, I know these things! Think I’ve just run out of good ones. Hope others will keep it going. We need something to celebrate! about 5 hours ago via Tweetbot for iOS in reply to neilcford
President of Mongolia died in 1952, but his body was not cremated until 2005 #also60 Yeah, I had a box of matches from that batch too! about 5 hours ago via Tweetbot for iOS
Eva Peron died, and Kentucky Fried Chicken began business in 1952. These events were allegedly unconnected. #also60 about 5 hours ago via Tweetbot for iOS
Hank Williams had his first chart no.1 with “Your Cheatin’ Heart” in 1952. He had been dead for several months by this time. #also60 about 5 hours ago via Tweetbot for iOS
Jackson Pollock painted his “Number 1” in 1952. #also60 Critics said it looked more like his Number 2. about 5 hours ago via Tweetbot for iOS
The Mousetrap opened in London in 1952 #also60 about 5 hours ago via Tweetbot for iOS
Mr Birdseye sold first packet of frozen peas in 1952 #also60 Competition now on to find who has them tucked away in back of their freezer. about 5 hours ago via Tweetbot for iOS
First video recording on magnetic tape made in 1952 #also60 Overlooked for years, as it was on Betamax. about 5 hours ago via Tweetbot for iOS
Singing in the Rain first released in 1952 #also60 No doubt to be re-enacted in London this weekend. about 5 hours ago via Tweetbot for iOS
The Goon Show began on radio in June 1952 #also60 Now I understand what all the bunting is about! about 5 hours ago via Tweetbot for iOS
Diary of Anne Frank first published in 1952 #also60 about 5 hours ago via Tweetbot for iOS
Mr Potato Head first went on sale 1 May 1952 #also60 Later to become head of state of several different nations. about 5 hours ago via Tweetbot for iOS
The Big Bang theory was formally published, on 1 April 1952 (great date, guys!) #also60 about 5 hours ago via Tweetbot for iOS
The great Douglas Adams was born in 1952. Sadly not #also60 about 5 hours ago via Tweetbot for iOS
Given current tv coverage, I wonder how many plebs think the Coronation happened 60 years ago this year? #also60 (not) about 5 hours ago via Tweetbot for iOS
Diamond Jubilee of NME nme.com/news/various-a… #also60 about 5 hours ago via Tweetbot for iOS
@zenbuffy I have had a variety of injuries over last few years where the stuff from Amazon has been simply superb. about 5 hours ago via Tweetbot for iOS in reply to zenbuffy
The first “official” rock concert, 1952 bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-… #also60 about 5 hours ago via Tweetbot for iOS

Name Tom Phillips
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Bio Masters athlete and photographer. Escaped from local government. Depression sufferer, getting better a day at a time. Views entirely mine.