Historic Events

2 November: A look at historic events that happened on this day

On 2 November 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed a bill designating the third Monday of January as the Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday

31 October: Significant historical events that took place in past

As history continues to transform itself, we bring you a list of some historical events that took place on 31 October

21 October: Remembering significant events that took place on this day

The devastating collapse of a colliery spoil tip, known as the Aberfan disaster, occurred on 21 October 1966. The tip, which covered a natural spring, was built on a mountainside above the Welsh village of Aberfan