#OnThisday

#OnThisDay 1930: the BBC's news announcer said, "there is no news" and piano music was played for the remainder of the 15 minute segment. pic.twitter.com/1fhNRwiJx8

#OnThisDay 1949 At midnight twenty-six counties of Ireland officially left the British Commonwealth and became a republic on the 18th. Crowds packed on to O'Connell Street bridge to see a 21 gun salute. It was 3 minutes late due to the massive crowds. #Ireland #Historypic.twitter.com/2B8RCDIs1d

#OnThisDay in 1986, Pakistan lifted the Austral-Asia Cup It was Javed Miandad’s mighty six off Chetan Sharma that sealed the deal for them in a thrilling one-wicket win on the last ball pic.twitter.com/sMB1q5qIWL

#OnThisDay 1912: The Titanic sank on its maiden voyage, with the loss of more than 1,500 lives. In 1979, Frank Prentice described how he managed to escape death on the liner, where he was working as an assistant purser. pic.twitter.com/pqmjm8QLos

He was championed as the next Garrincha. He wowed no less a talent than Diego Maradona with this dribble while representing @VascodaGama against @Newells #OnThisDay in 1994 Brazilian mega-prospect Dener tragically died in a car accident pic.twitter.com/rkdsWOfPl8

#OnThisDay in 1955, the world lost one of the 20th century’s greatest minds – Albert Einstein. But did you know that he was also greatly committed to the promotion of peace? Discover the legacy of a genius: https://on.unesco.org/3biehSe  #ShareSciencespic.twitter.com/NXTlEi52wW

Memories An interesting trip to the Arigna Mining Experience with cousin Ciaran and Granny Marie 2 years ago. #OnThisDay pic.twitter.com/XXZc79Ipa7

#OnThisDay in 2014... The rest, as they say, is history... #OrangeOrNothing #OrangeArmy @davidwarner31 @BhuviOfficialpic.twitter.com/vkiEg1U6j4

#OnThisDay in 2014, Yuzuru Hanyu met the Emperor and Empress at the post-Olympics Spring Garden Party! #YuzuruHanyu #羽生結弦pic.twitter.com/I1AMcmcKuY

#OnThisDay in 2016, Labour MP Dennis Skinner was thrown out of the Commons by Speaker John Bercow for referring to then Prime Minister David Cameron as 'Dodgy Dave'. pic.twitter.com/4bboXffzcH

"I’m feeling Supersonic Give me… " Oasis’ debut single ‘Supersonic’ was released #OnThisDay, 11th April 1994! pic.twitter.com/DrG7nj1Ww5

#OnThisDay in 1775, Paul Revere, William Dawes, and more than a dozen riders warned militia and minutemen that the British regulars were coming. Revere's route included Lexington, where John Hancock and Samuel Adams were. He brought them to safety after he escaped capture. pic.twitter.com/6uv9gYhg7D

Paul McCartney’s debut solo album, 𝐌𝐜𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐲, was released on United Kingdom #OnThisDay in 1970. Learn more about Paul's life and solo career at our award-winning exhibition. #SaturdayMotivationpic.twitter.com/8UuyG7O3mn

#OnThisDay in 1986. Javed Miandad with the six that broke a billion hearts #Cricketpic.twitter.com/LujWdTM3I7

#OnThisDay in 1888... a very special day in #EFL history pic.twitter.com/bIGSO9uklt

#OnThisDay in 2017: Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score 100 goals in the #UCL after scoring a hat-trick against Bayern Munich.pic.twitter.com/nCsCeSzzwN

Then. Now. Always. #OneFamily #OnThisDay, in 2008, began the IPL and with it began the #MI story years back to yesterday...the story just keeps on getting better & better #MumbaiIndianspic.twitter.com/EgeWkyqOsb

Javed Miandad #OnthisDay 18-04-1986(Last ball 6) of Chetan Sharma change Pakistan Cricket & start dominance against India for many years especially in Sharjah. PAK won their 1st ever Final in Cricket. He Scored 116* vs India to Register a 1 wicket win. pic.twitter.com/72bYKF87GN

#OnThisDay in 1996, 'Evil Empire' was released pic.twitter.com/PW1dsAJvtg

Deep in the blue sky, like pebbles at the bottom of the sea, lie the stars unseen in daylight until night comes.   You can’t see them, but they are there.   Unseen things are still there. Japanese poet, Misuzu Kaneko was born #OnThisDay in 1903 #ReadMoreWomenpic.twitter.com/otoScBdIFn