http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/rss/MyTimeInHistory-Events.xmlen-gbMy Time In History - Design Lynx Ltd - http://www.designlynx.co.ukCultureLatest user submitted events on My Time In HistoryMy Time In HistoryMon, 01 Mar 2010 10:31:04 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/648/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/648/rssmy son was born on this day. PersonalMon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/647/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/647/rssDespite a cold snap across much of the northern world, users of public transit systems in a number of cities took off their trousers for No Pants Day. The event, which began in New York City in 2002, sees participants with bare legs mingling with other passengers. Organisers Improv Everywhere say 3,000 people took part in New York with more in 43 other cities in 16 countries. The group says its mission is to cause "scenes of chaos and joy in public places". Participants were told to meet at a designated train station fully clothed before boarding and removing their...CultureMon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/646/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/646/rssBillions of people celebrated the end of a decade and the start of a new one. There were parties across the world as 2010 dawned. How did you spend yours?HistoricalTue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/645/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/645/rsskathi was born, personal storyPersonalSat, 28 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/644/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/644/rssThe 2009 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (formally the I Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix) was the seventeenth and last race of the 2009 Formula One season. It took place on November 1, 2009 at the 3.45-mile Hermann Tilke-designed Yas Marina Circuit. It was the inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and also the first ever day-night Grand Prix (starting at 5pm, with sunset at 5.43pm on raceday). The race was won by Sebastian Vettel for Red Bull. Were you there?SportMon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/643/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/643/rssThe 2009 Brazilian Grand Prix (formally the XXXVIII Grande Prêmio Petrobras do Brasil) was a Formula One motor race which was held on October 18, 2009 at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace, São Paulo, Brazil. It was the sixteenth race of the 2009 Formula One season. The drivers' title and the constructors' title were both decided by the result of the race in favour of Jenson Button and Brawn GP. This race was won by Mark Webber, who earned his second victory of the season and his career. Were you there?SportMon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/642/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/642/rssThe 2009 Singapore Grand Prix (formally the 2009 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix) was the fourteenth race of the 2009 Formula One season. It was the second Singapore Grand Prix to be part of a Formula One Championship and the second Formula One race to be held at night. The race took place on 27 September 2009 and was contested over 61 laps at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore. The race was won by McLaren-Mercedes driver and reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton. Toyota's Timo Glock finished second and 2008 race winner Fernando Alonso came third. Championship leader...SportWed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/641/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/641/rssThe Great North Run is the largest half marathon event in the world with over 47,000 runners taking part each year! This exhilarating run takes you through Newcastle, Gateshead and South Shields clocking up 13.1 miles in total. The 2009 Great North Run was held on 20 September and was started by Sting. Did you you run? What's your story?CharityMon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/640/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/640/rssThe 2009 UEFA Women's Championship, or just Women's Euro 2009, was played in Finland between August 23 and September 10, 2009. The host was appointed on July 11, 2006, in a UEFA Executive Committee meeting in Berlin and the Finnish proposal won over the Dutch proposal. The UEFA Women's Championship is a regular tournament involving European national teams from countries affiliated to UEFA, the European governing body, who have qualified for the competition. The competition aims to determine which national women's team is the best in Europe. The 2009 tournament was won by Germany for a...SportWed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/639/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/639/rssThe 2009 Italian Grand Prix (formally the LXXX Gran Premio Santander d'Italia) was a Formula One motor race held on September 13, 2009 at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy. It was the 13th race of the 2009 Formula One season. It was contested over 53 laps and was won by Brawn GP's Rubens Barrichello. Jenson Button came in second while the Ferrari of Kimi Raikkonen came third. This marked the fourth time this season that the top two positions were taken up by Brawn cars. Were you there?SportMon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/638/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/638/rssFrom punk and metal, through rock, alternative and indie to dance and nu rave, Leeds offers the music fan a chance to see hot new acts, and local bands beside big established ones, plus the odd exclusive performance. 2009 proved to be wet as the rain fell but with a great line up wo cared? Were you there?FestivalFri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/637/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/637/rssReading Festival may have been quietened by the winds this year but that certainly did not quieten the fans as the festival-goers rocked over the weekend. What a great weekend with a superb line up! Were you there?FestivalThu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/636/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/636/rssOne of the major traditions of Nejapa is "Las Bolas De Fuego" (Balls of Fire). It is celebrated Every 31st of August. Las Bolas de Fuego has two origins, one is a historical story and the other is a religious tale. The Historical version of the story is that the local volcano El Playon erupted in November, 1658 and forced the villagers of the old Nejapa village (known as Nixapa) to flee and settle at its current location. The religious version is that "San Jeronimo" was fighting the Devil with Balls of fire. Have you seen this!!!??? Were you there?CultureWed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/635/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/635/rssThe 2009 Belgian Grand Prix (formally the LXV ING Belgian Grand Prix) was a Formula One motor race, held on August 30, 2009 at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps near the town of Spa, Belgium. It was the 12th race of the 2009 Formula One season. The race was contested over 44 laps, with an overall race distance of 308.2 km (191.5 mi). The race was won by 2007 world champion Kimi Räikkönen of Ferrari after starting from sixth on the grid. Giancarlo Fisichella of Force India came second after starting from the team's first pole position. Sebastian Vettel came third after starting from eighth...SportTue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/634/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/634/rssHylands Park in Chelmsford and Staffordshire's Weston Park were once again turned into a campsite for the Virgin Media gig as thousands of revellers turned up for two days of live music. Headliners Oasis' front men Noel and Liam Gallagher recently revealed they were not speaking to each other, but did honour their commitment to play at both locations by opening and closing the event. Were you there? What's your storyFestivalFri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/633/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/633/rssThe 2009 European Grand Prix (formally the LIII Telefónica Grand Prix of Europe) was a Formula One motor race, held on August 23rd, 2009 at the Valencia Street Circuit in Valencia, Spain. It was the 11th race of the 2009 Formula One season. The race was contested over 57 laps, an overall race distance of 303.9 km (191.9 mi). The winner was Rubens Barrichello for Brawn GP after starting from third on the grid.[1] The 2008 world champion Lewis Hamilton finished second for McLaren-Mercedes, while 2007 world champion Kimi Räikkönen finished in third for Ferrari. Championship leader Jenson...SportThu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/632/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/632/rssDay 1 England won the toss, and Strauss chose to bat. Although they lost Alastair Cook to an outside edge off Peter Siddle early in the innings, England recovered to reach 108/1 at lunch, with Strauss making his fifty in just 89 balls. However, Strauss put on just five more after the break before pushing at a ball outside his off stump, which just about carried to wicket-keeper Brad Haddin. The next two wickets fell for Siddle in quick succession: Collingwood was caught by Michael Hussey, before Ian Bell inside-edged onto his own stumps for 72. In came Jonathan Trott, who took 12 balls to...SportWed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/631/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/631/rssEngland won the toss and decided to bat first. Within four overs they were a wicket down as Strauss was caught for just 3 runs. He was followed by Bopara (1), Bell (8) and Collingwood (0) before the end of the 19th over. Alastair Cook managed to stay in throughout all this, but was soon caught on 30 runs by Clarke off Stuart Clark. After Cook's wicket, only Matt Prior offered any resistance, finishing the innings on 37 not out. Although England responded well by getting Simon Katich out for a duck off series debutant Steve Harmison, the Australian innings began to gather pace and they were...SportTue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/630/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/630/rssLeading slot racing brand, Scalextric, owned by Hornby Hobbies Ltd, set a new world record on Sunday 16th of August 2009 by recreating the famous Brooklands banked circuit entirely out of Scalextric, near Weybridge in Surrey. The incredible stunt was recreated with Scalextric for the new television show James May’s Toy Stories to be shown on BBC2 later this year. Brooklands opened in 1907 and was the world’s first purpose-built motorsport venue. It hosted its last race in 1939 and now plays host to Brooklands Museum. James May and 300 volunteers used approx 20,000 separate sections...EntertainmentMon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/629/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/629/rssThe International Birdman is a competition held in Worthing, England, and involves human 'birdmen' attempting to fly off the end of a pier for prize money. The event has always been held on piers in West Sussex, on the south coast of England. It first started in Selsey, then moved to Bognor Regis, before moving to its current home on Worthing Pier in 2008. It is the oldest Birdman Rally in the world. The current record of 99.8 metres (327 ft) was set by Steve Elkins in 2009, beating the previous record of 89.2 metres (293 ft) set by Dave Bradshaw in 1992.CharityMon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/628/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/628/rssThe 2009 FA Community Shield was the 87th FA Community Shield, an annual football match contested by the winners of the previous season's Premier League and FA Cup competitions. The match was contested at Wembley Stadium, London, on 9 August 2009,[2] and contested by 2008–09 Premier League champions Manchester United, and Chelsea as the winners of the 2008–09 FA Cup, a repeat of the 2007 match. The game ended in a 2–2 draw – the goals coming from Nani and Wayne Rooney for Manchester United, and from Ricardo Carvalho and Frank Lampard for Chelsea – with Chelsea winning 4–1 on...SportThu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/627/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/627/rssPlay began at 17:00 after a long rain delay. At the start of the day Shane Watson, put on 85 runs for the first wicket with Simon Katich before Katich was trapped LBW in Graeme Swann's first over.Australia finished the day at 126/1. England started in fine form as Graham Onions removed Shane Watson and Michael Hussey with the first two balls of the day, before taking the wicket of Ponting soon after. The Australians added another 30 runs before James Anderson took the next wicket, sparking a sequence of four Anderson wickets in four overs for just 10 runs. Anderson and Onions shared the...SportTue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/626/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/626/rssThe 2009 Tour de France was the 96th Tour de France. It started on 4 July in the principality of Monaco with a 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) individual time trial which included a section of the Circuit de Monaco. The race visited six countries: Monaco, France, Spain, Andorra, Switzerland and Italy, and finished on 26 July on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. The total length was 3,445 kilometres (2,141 mi), including 93 kilometres (58 mi) in time-trials. There were seven mountain stages, three of which had mountaintop finishes, and one medium-mountain stage. The race had a team time trial for the...SportWed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/625/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/625/rssPole-sitter Fernando Alonso made a good start, while Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel, who started alongside the Spaniard, dropped back, ending the first lap in seventh place. Hamilton got away cleanly, almost making second place before falling back to third behind Mark Webber. Hamilton then overtook Webber around the outside at turn 2 on the 4th lap. Race leader Alonso pitted on lap 12 and was released with his front right wheel incorrectly attached. The wheel came off half-way round the lap, bouncing along the side of the track for a few hundred metres. Alonso continued to the pits, where the...SportMon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/624/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/624/rssOnly requiring another 209 runs to win, Australia hopes were high with Michael Clarke on 136 and Brad Haddin on 80. England broke the partnership early with Haddin caught by Paul Collingwood off the bowling of Andrew Flintoff. Flintoff then got the wickets of Nathan Hauritz and Peter Siddle to claim his first five-wicket-haul at Lord's, on his final appearance as a Test player at the ground. With one wicket needed to win, Mitchell Johnson aggressively powered to 61, before he was clean-bowled by Graeme Swann to wrap up England's Test victory at 12:42pm. This was the first time England won...SportWed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/623/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/623/rssEngland won the toss and captain Andrew Strauss chose to bat. England slumped to 90/3 early but recovered with a fine partnership of 138 runs between Pietersen and Collingwood. Hauritz dismissed Pietersen for the crucial fifth wicket when he offered a simple catch to short leg, attempting to sweep from outside the off stump. England ended the day at 336/7 after Siddle picked up two crucial wickets in the last four overs of play. Swann's unbeaten 47 off 40 balls took England to 435. Australia's openers started brightly facing eight overs before lunch. Flintoff, the fastest bowler in the...SportWed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/622/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/622/rssThe 2009 German Grand Prix was the ninth race of the 2009 Formula One season. It was held on July 12, 2009 at the Nürburgring in Nürburg, Germany. Australian Mark Webber won his first ever Grand Prix at Germany with Sebastian Vettel coming in second, giving Red Bull their third 1-2 of 2009. Championship leader Jenson Button could only manage fifth, his second worst result of 2009. Were you there?SportTue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/621/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/621/rssT in the Park is a major music festival that has been held annually in Scotland since 1994. It is named after its main sponsor, the brewing company Tennents. It was originally held at Strathclyde Park, but since 1997 has been held at a disused airfield in Balado, in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. Were you there in 2009?FestivalMon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/620/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/620/rssBlissfields is an annual music festival in Hampshire, England run by Paul and Mel Bliss who also run Blissfields Records. Founded in 2001 at Bradley Farm, Bradley, near Alresford. Once again it proved a great success in 2009! Were you there?MusicFri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/619/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/619/rssRoger Federer won in the final 5–7, 7–6(6), 7–6(5), 3–6, 16–14, against Andy Roddick. Their match in the finals was the longest men's singles final (in terms of games played) in Grand Slam history with 77 games played, breaking the record of 71 games set at the 1927 Australian Open. The match also had the longest fifth set in a Grand Slam men's singles final, surpassing the 1927 French Open final, which went to 11–9 in the fifth. The match took 4 hours and 17 minutes to complete, and the fifth set alone lasted 95 minutes. The men's final had the highest number of viewers in the...SportThu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/618/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/618/rssThe funeral of Michael Jackson on July 7, 2009, in Los Angeles, California, consisted of a private family service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park's Hall of Liberty in Hollywood Hills, followed by a public memorial at the Staples Center. After the public service, family members and close friends attended a Beverly Hills private gathering. Jackson's closed, solid-bronze casket was taken to the Staples Center in a motorcade via the Golden State and Harbor freeways, arriving just before 10:00 a.m. local time, where it was placed just in front of the stage. The memorial began a few minutes after...CultureWed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/617/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/617/rssThe 2009 Wimbledon Championships took place on the outdoor grass courts at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, from Monday 22 June through to Sunday 5 July 2009. It was the 123rd staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the third Grand Slam tennis event of the year. Were you there? Who did you see?CharityMon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/616/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/616/rssGonzalo Castro poked Germany into the lead following a brilliant through ball from the imperious Mesut Ozil. The Werder Bremen midfielder then got his name on the scoresheet at the start of the second half as a speculative 35-yard Mesut Ozil free-kick deceived Scott Loach between the sticks to squirm its way into the net. The final nail in England’s coffin arrived 12 minutes from time as a counter-attack was finished when Sandro Wagner slipped the ball between Loach’s legs. To add insult to injury, Sandro Wagner then claimed an 84th minute double with a splendid curler into the far...SportTue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/614/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/614/rssTake That played Old Trafford Cricket Ground as part of their “The Circus – Live” stadium tour. Britain’s favourite boy band toured during the summer and included 5 nights in their home town of Manchester at Old Trafford Cricket Ground. The Circus – Live, proved to be the band’s most visually dramatic, diverse and exhilarating tour yet. Were you there?MusicThu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/613/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/613/rssEngland and New Zealand contested the final at Lords, with the host nation bowling out New Zealand for 85 thanks to Woman of the Match Katherine Brunt's opening spell of 3 for 6. Woman of the Series Claire Taylor saw England home to a comfortable six wicket victory. Were you there?SportTue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/612/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/612/rssThe 2009 Santander British Grand Prix was the eighth race of the 2009 Formula One season. It was held on June 21, 2009 at Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire, England. This was likely to be the last British Grand Prix to be held at Silverstone, before the event moves to Donington Park for the 2010 season. First place was taken by Sebastien Vettel and second and third by Mark Webber and Rubens Barrichello. Home driver Jenson Button led the Drivers' Championship by 26 points from Brawn team-mate Rubens Barrichello. Barrichello was 8 points clear of Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel, who...SportMon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/611/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/611/rssThe 2009 ICC World Twenty20 was a Twenty20 cricket tournament which took place in England in June 2009. It was the second ICC World Twenty20 tournament, following the inaugural event in South Africa in September 2007. As before, the tournament featured 12 teams - the Test-playing nations and three qualifiers. Matches were played at three English grounds - Lord's and The Oval in London, and Trent Bridge in Nottingham. The tournament was organised in parallel with the women's tournament, with the men's semi-finals and final preceding the semi-finals and final from the women's event. Were...SportFri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/610/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/610/rssThe 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in London, United Kingdom. After a hiatus of 12 years caused by World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics since the 1936 Games in Berlin. The 1940 Games had been scheduled for Tokyo, and then Helsinki; the 1944 Games had been provisionally planned for London. The Games opened on 29 July, a brilliantly sunny day. Army bands began playing at 2pm for the 85,000 spectators in Wembley Stadium. The international and national organisers arrived at 2.35pm...SportThu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/609/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/609/rssThe Queen's Birthday Parade was held on Saturday 13th June 2009 on Horse Guards Parade when The Colour will be Trooped by 1st Battalion Irish Guards in the presence of Her Majesty. Each June, the Queen and other members of the Royal Family attend the Trooping the Colour ceremony on Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall in London. The Queen attends the ceremony to take the salute from thousands of guardsmen who parade the Colour (their regiment's flag). Were you there?CultureWed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/608/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/608/rssAndy Murray became the first British player to win the title at Queen's since Bunny Austin (1938). This year, he clinched four titles (Doha, Rotterdam and Miami), in addition to being runner-up at Indian Wells; still, this is his first celebration on grass. The Scottish player's huge game performed at Barons Court overpowered James Blake, who took everyone by surprise after reaching ATP Estoril final (clay), tough he lost to Spaniard Albert Montanes. Murray reached the finals after having ousted Juan Carlos Ferrero 6-2, 6-4. Were you there?SportTue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/607/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/607/rssHeld as part of a charity beer festival at the Bottle Inn in the village of Marshwood near Crewkerne, the event attracts entrants from around the world. As the competition's fame has spread, nettle eaters from as far as New York, Australia, Northern Ireland and Belgium make the trip to West Dorset. As the huge bunches of stinging nettles arrive, the competitors face one hour of munching their way through the leaves, and the winner is whoever finishes with the most two foot stalks, stripped of their leaves. Only nettles provided by the organisers can be eaten, competitors are not...CharityMon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/606/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/606/rssA memorial concert took place at the Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles on December 14, 1992 with an all-star line up that included Boz Scaggs, Donald Fagen, Don Henley, Michael McDonald, George Harrison, Eddie Van Halen and the members of Toto. The proceeds of the concert were used to establish an educational trust fund for Porcaro's sons. Jeff Porcaro died of a heart attack on August 5, 1992, at the age of 38. He was spraying insecticide in his garden and inhaled too much of the spray, triggering the attack. It has been claimed Porcaro's heart was weakened by smoking and cocaine use....MusicFri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/605/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/605/rssRoger Federer won in the final 6–1, 7–6(1), 6–4, against Robin Söderling. The Swiss produced a near-flawless display, delighting his fans with the full range of shots that have made him arguably the greatest player of his era, to sweep aside Robin Soderling 6-1 7-6(1) 6-4 and seal his first-ever French Open title. The triumph enabled Federer to become only the sixth man in history to win all four Grand Slam tournaments, and also saw him equal Pete Sampras’ record of 14 majors. The enormity of his achievement was evident on match point when Federer fell to the red earth of...SportThu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/604/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/604/rssThe 2009 Epsom Derby was a horse race which took place at Epsom Downs on Saturday June 6, 2009. It was the 230th running of the Derby, and it was won by Sea the Stars. The winner was ridden by Michael Kinane and trained by John Oxx. The pre-race favourite Fame and Glory finished second at a price of 9/4. Sea the Stars became the first horse since Nashwan in 1989 to win both the 2,000 Guineas and Derby. Were you there ?SportWed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/603/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/603/rssThe Capital FM Summer Ball took place on the 7th June 2009 and featured a variety of performers like Leona Lewis, Lionel Richie and JLS. The event was from 2-9pm and was held at The Emirates Stadium. Were you there?MusicMon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/602/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/602/rssThe 2009 Turkish Grand Prix was the seventh race of the 2009 Formula One season. It was held on June 7, 2009 at Istanbul Racing Circuit at Istanbul, Turkey. Felipe Massa won the 2008 Turkish Grand Prix for Ferrari, in addition to his wins at Istanbul Park in 2006 and 2007. The only other driver to win the Turkish Grand Prix in Formula One was Massa's current team-mate Kimi Räikkönen, when with McLaren. Jenson Button led the Drivers' Championship by 16 points from his teammate at Brawn, Rubens Barrichello, while Brawn GP led the Constructors' Championship by 43.5 points from Red...SportMon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/601/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/601/rssAn extraordinary pageant unfolded at Henry VIII’s palace at Hampton Court. In front of the 16th-century building stood a large stage supporting a 30-strong choir, a full orchestra, a rock band and, flanked by at least eight synthesisers on a crenellated platform, the prog-rock keyboard colossus Rick Wakeman. A fruity voice boomed out. It was our narrator for the evening, the actor Brian Blessed, anachronistically quoting Shakespeare: “Oh, for a muse of fire!” The occasion marked the first live rendition, in its entirety, of Wakeman’s debut solo album The Six Wives of Henry VIII....MusicThu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/600/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/600/rssEric and his band tore through audience favourites like "Old Love", "I Shot The Sheriff" and "Badge". His solos during "Little Queen of Spades" and "Before You Accuse Me" were particularly notable. Closing with a powerful performance of "Crossroads," Eric left his public wanting more. Set List 01. Going Down Slow 02. Key To The Highway 03. Anything For Your Love 04. Old Love 05. I Shot The Sheriff 06. Driftin' 07. Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out 08. Lay Down Sally 09. Somewhere Over The Rainbow 10. Badge 11. Little Queen of Spades 12. Before You Accuse Me 13....MusicThu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/599/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/599/rssThe Enid reformed with 2 of the original line up (Robert John Godfrey and Dave Storey) along with new members for 3 gigs in May 2009. The last an biggest of these was Bush Hall in Shepherds Bush in London. After a long gap it was back to the wonderfully creative and original music that The Enid were and are famous for. The gig was attended by some 300 people (devoted fans young and old) Were you there? MusicWed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/598/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/598/rssThe 2009 FA Cup Final was the 128th final of the world's oldest domestic football cup competition, the FA Cup. The final was played at Wembley Stadium in London on 30 May 2009 and marked the third time that the final has been staged at the stadium since it was rebuilt. The match was contested by Chelsea, who beat Arsenal 2–1 in their semi-final, and Everton who beat Manchester United 4–2 on penalties after a 0–0 draw after extra time. After Louis Saha opened the scoring after just 25 seconds, Didier Drogba equalised in the 21st minute before Frank Lampard scored the winner with 19...SportMon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/597/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/597/rssThe 2009 UEFA Champions League Final was the final match of the 2008–09 UEFA Champions League, the 54th season of the UEFA Champions League football tournament and the 17th since it was renamed from the European Champion Clubs' Cup. The match was played at the 72,698-capacity Stadio Olimpico in Rome, the home of Roma and Lazio, on 27 May 2009, for the fourth time following 1977, 1984 and 1996. The match was contested by Barcelona and holders Manchester United, who were the first defending champions to reach the final since Juventus in 1997, and who unsuccessfully sought to be the first...SportThu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/596/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/596/rssThe 2009 Cheese-Rolling at Cooper's Hill Gloucester was held on Spring Bank Holiday Monday. The program of events commenced promptly at 12:00 Noon There are 5 downhill cheese races (one is for ladies). - Starting at 12:00 Midday. There are 4 uphill races (Boys Under 12's, Girls Under 12's, Mens Open and Womens Open) At the top of the hill, competitors (any number from 2 to a maximum of about 20) sit in a line and wait. The Master of Ceremonies escorts an invited guest to the start line and helps him / her to sit on the precipitous slope, holding a 7-8lb. 'Double Gloucester'...CultureWed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/595/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/595/rssThe 2009 Monaco Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race and the sixth round of the 2009 Formula One season. It was won by Brawn GP driver Jenson Button, with his team-mate Rubens Barrichello second, and Ferrari's Kimi Räikkönen third. Were you there?SportTue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/594/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/594/rssThe World Poohsticks Championships were started by Lynn David, lockkeeper at Day's Lock near Dorchester-on-Thames. A keen gardener, he noticed walkers were breaking off twigs from his hedges to play on the nearby bridges and hit on the idea of leaving a supply of sticks next to a collection box to raise funds for the RNLI lifeboat charity. When he retired, the Sinodun Rotary Club continued the fundraising. Competing for medals - and a small Pooh bear - contestants play in individual or team heats, with the winners going forward to further heats, and then a final. Some winners, like the...SportFri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/593/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/593/rssThe 2009 Playtex MoonWalk London event is a huge fundraising event that will saw thousands of bra-clad power walkers striding through Hyde Park at night in support of the charity organisation Walk The Walk. Taking place for the 12th year in 2009, the Playtex MoonWalk was a spectacular charity event celebrating more than a decade of MoonWalking. Were you there? What's your story?CharityWed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/592/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/592/rssThe Eurovision Song Contest 2009 was the 54th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place between 12 and 16 May 2009 at the Olympic Indoor Arena in Moscow, Russia. Changes in the voting procedure were made with the re-introduction of a national jury alongside televoting while the format of the semi-finals remained the same. Forty-two countries participated in the contest; Slovakia announced that it would return to the contest, while San Marino withdrew due to financial issues. Latvia and Georgia originally announced their intention to withdraw, but it was later stated by the...MusicTue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/591/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/591/rssManchester United clinched the English Premiership title with one game still to play. They had to win or draw against their old rivals Arsenal to win the title for the third year in a row. The final score was 0-0 which gave Sir Alex Ferguson the point he was looking for to clinch the title ahead of Liverpool the closest challengers. It is the second time they have clinched the title for three consecutive years, the first being last 2001. Were you there at Old Trafford?SportMon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/590/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/590/rssSteve Chattaway made his mark in history as he was crowned the new King of Piel. In time honoured tradition, the new landlord of the Ship Inn was drenched with beer while sitting in Piel’s ancient chair at the ceremony. The crowning was witnessed by more than 2500 people, including former landlords/kings, and Martin Clunes the actor. Mr Clunes was on the tiny island filming for a new series for ITV called Islands of Britain. The new King said: “It’s been an emotional day. I nearly filled up. “My bottom lip went and I couldn’t look at Sheila. It’s been better than I...CultureFri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/589/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/589/rssThe 2008 Isle of Man TT Festival occurred between Saturday May 24 and Saturday June 7 on the 37.733-mile Snaefell Mountain Course. The event will include a second 600cc Supersport Junior TT race and also the re-introduction of two-stroke motor-cycle racing with a Lightweight TT and Ultra-Lightweight TT race on the Billown Circuit in the Isle of Man. Were you there? Did you take part? Ride the circuit?SportThu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/588/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/588/rssTHE SECC is a familiar battleground for Dylan's Scottish fanbase. The vast expanse of Hall 4 is required to accommodate their numbers every time old Bob rolls around on his Never Ending Tour. As usual, Dylan just needed to turn up to win over the crowd, who cheered enthusiastically at the very sight of his harmonica, even though his playing was, at best, as louche as his appearance. The opening salvo of Maggie's Farm and Don't Think Twice, It's All Right were relatively straightforward but then the Dylan guessing game began as familiar tracks were reworked to an almost unrecognisable...MusicTue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/587/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/587/rssThe 2009 Spanish Grand Prix was one by Jensen Button in the Brawn-Mercedes. Button's fourth win of the season had arrived thanks to a change of pit-stop strategy for the Englishman and a tyre problem for the Brazilian at a critical stage. Until then, Barrichello appeared to be in command of the fifth round of the championship and a win for him would have reduced Button's lead from 14 points to 10 with 12 races to go. Were you there?SportMon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/586/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/586/rssRicky Hatton vs. Manny Pacquiao, also billed as The Battle of the East and West, was a boxing light welterweight superfight for the International Boxing Organization (IBO) and The Ring light welterweight (super lightweight) championship. The bout was held between Manny Pacquiao of General Santos, Philippines and Ricky Hatton from Manchester, United Kingdom. The superfight was held on May 2, 2009 at the MGM Grand Las Vegas at Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Hatton was knocked down by Pacquiao twice during the first round, and another time in the second round to lose via 2nd round...SportWed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/585/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/585/rssMedway Council recreates this traditional, colourful and lively festival each year. Local chimney sweeps, Morris sides and folk groups from all over the UK join in the fun. It takes a special kind of event to last more than a quarter of a century. Medway's Sweeps Festival, with its incredible selection of musical entertainment, an ever-expanding range of activities and worldwide popularity, goes from strength to strength each yearCultureWed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/584/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/584/rssVic Akers won his 30th honour as Arsenal women's manager as they beat Sunderland 2-1 in the women's FA cup final for 2009. Goals from Katie Chapman and Kim Little added to Akers' long list of achievements, highlighted by their European and domestic quadruple in 2006-07. While only one goal separated the teams on paper, the margin of victory could have been much greater as Arsenal dominated the game throughout. Suzanne Grant was guilty of squandering several chances and on another day might have had a hat-trick. In only the fourth minute, she ran into the area to hit a side-footed...SportTue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/583/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/583/rssMore than 35,000 competitors finished the London Marathon today, the last ever to be sponsored by Flora. By 7pm this evening 35,306 had finished after Sir Chris Hoy had set 35,747 on their way from Greenwich this morning, the second largest field in London Marathon history. 36,156 had registered to run by close of play on Saturday from nearly 50,000 accepted applications. At the end of 26.2 miles it was the Olympic champion Sammy Wanjiru who led them home, the Kenyan winning the fastest men's elite race since the London Marathon started in 1981. Wanjiru crossed the line in a course...SportMon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/582/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/582/rssEverton won a penalty shoot-out at Wembley to wreck Manchester United's hopes of a historic haul of five trophies and seal an FA Cup final date with Chelsea. The final result was Everton 4-2 Man Utd on penelties. Were you there?SportFri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/581/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/581/rss At least 90 musicians from more than 30 different countries have given their first performance in the YouTube Symphony Orchestra in New York. The video-sharing website held a contest that allowed anyone, anywhere to upload a clip of themselves playing. A selection went to a popular vote. The winners were flown in to play at Carnegie Hall - one of the most prestigious venues in the world. Were you there? Did you play?MusicFri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/580/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/580/rssThe 2009 Malaysian Grand Prix was won by Jensen Button. Second and third place went to Nick Heidfeld and Timo Glock. With thunder rumbling in the background, darkness descending all around him and the last remnants of a biblical downpour threatening to carry his Brawn GP car down Sepang's home straight, the pitlane cameras directed their gaze beneath a large umbrella and Jenson Button's bewildered face hoved into view. Were you there in the rain?SportFri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/579/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/579/rssTens of thousands of people marched across central London to demand jobs, economic justice and environmental accountability, kicking off six days of protest and action planned in the run-up to the G20 summit that started the following week. More than 150 groups threw their backing behind the "Put People First" march. Police said around 35,000 attended the demonstration, but there were large gaps in the line of protesters snaking its way across the city toward Speaker's Corner in Hyde Park. Security was tight around a small group of people waving anarchist flags. Anarchists and others...PoliticalFri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/578/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/578/rssA late John Terry goal kept England on track for a place in the World Cup finals as they edged past Ukraine with a 2-1 win. England had been flagging well before an equaliser from the substitute Andriy Shevchenko. A winner had not felt inevitable then, but it arrived in the 85th minute because of a vulnerability at set-pieces shared by both teams. Were you there at Wembley?SportThu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/577/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/577/rssOxford won the 155th Boat Race sponsored by Xchanging by 3 ½ lengths with a power surge in the second half of the Race reminiscent of last year. Cambridge won the toss and chose Surrey, something perhaps indicating that they would go hard off the start. They did this and were just in the lead after one minute and had stretched this to a third of a length after another minute. Oxford though drew back by the Mile and led by half a second in a time which was only three seconds outside the record. Were you there?SportTue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/576/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/576/rssThe 2009 Australian Grand Prix (formally the LXXIV ING Australian Grand Prix) was a Formula One motor race held on March 29, 2009 at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia. It was the first race of the 2009 Formula One season. The race, contested over 58 laps, was won by Jenson Button for the Brawn GP team after starting from pole position. Rubens Barrichello finished second in the second Brawn GP car, with reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton third in a McLaren. Brawn GP became the first constructor since Mercedes at the 1954 French Grand Prix to qualify on pole...SportMon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/575/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/575/rssEngland outclassed New Zealand to win the Women's World Cup with a thrilling four-wicket victory in Sydney. Nicki Shaw, a late replacement for the injured Jenny Gunn, was the unlikely hero, claiming 4-34 as the Kiwis were dismissed for 166 in 47.2 overs. Openers Sarah Taylor (39) and Caroline Atkins (40) calmly took England to within touching distance of the target. England wobbled slightly - losing five wickets for 40 runs - but won with relative ease despite a nervy finish. Were you there?SportTue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/574/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/574/rssIreland defeated Wales 17-15 to win the Six Nations rugby championship and claim its first Grand Slam in 61 years. Ireland completed an unbeaten five-match run -- known as the Grand Slam -- with today’s win at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. Captain Brian O’Driscoll and Tommy Bowe scored tries for Ireland, while Ronan O’Gara kicked seven points. Were you there to see Ireland get the Grand Slam!SportMon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/573/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/573/rssIt was supposed to be Le Crunch. It ended up as Le Crash. France, victors over Grand Slam champions Wales a fortnight ago, fell 34-10 to England at Twickenham on Sunday, blown away by the hosts' enthusiasm and clinical finishing. It was the day England had been searching for all tournament. Limited against Italy, awkward against Wales, tighter against Ireland, the English brought all the defensive attributes they had developed over the past month, added to it some precise and high-speed running lines and zippy handling, and removed the stupidity which had dogged them at breakdowns. SportFri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/572/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/572/rssSound Relief was a multi-venue rock music concert held on 14 March 2009, which was announced by the Premier of Victoria, John Brumby on 24 February 2009. The event was organised by Michael Gudinski and Michael Chugg to raise funds for those affected by the February 2009 Victorian bushfires and Queensland Floods. The event was held simultaneously at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Sydney Cricket Ground. All the proceeds from the Melbourne Concert and half of the proceeds of the Sydney Concert went to the Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal. The other half of the Sydney proceeds go to...MusicMon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/571/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/571/rssThe 2009 event took place on Friday, 13 March 2009. Fundraisers had three different nose designs to choose from: this one, that one and the other one, all with different facial expressions. The Saturdays provided the official single, a cover of 'Just Can't Get Enough'. A variety of events and promotions took place in the run up to the big day. Comic Relief's Chief Exec announced that the UK's landmarks were going red before the big day. Claudia Winkleman and Steve Jones presented a new Comic Relief show called Let's Dance for Comic Relief. A special limited edition Mr. Men book, Mr....CharityMon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/570/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/570/rssnoahs turning 11! WHOHOO!!!!!!!!!!PersonalTue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/569/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/569/rssIn August 2002 a 100-year flood caused by over a week of continuous heavy rains ravaged Europe, killing dozens, dispossessing thousands, and causing damage of billions of euros in the Czech Republic, Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Romania and Croatia. While no one cause was ever identified for the rains that caused the flooding, the effects of El Niño are believed to be one of the causes although others disagree. The floods started with heavy rainfall in the Eastern Alps, which resulted in floods in Northern Italy, Bavaria and the Austrian states of Salzburg and Upper...DisasterMon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/568/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/568/rssNow in its fifth year, The X Factor has been proved to be a No.1 entertainment show, pulling in an amazing 11.2 million viewers each week and the numbers keep on growing. After picking up advice and tips from their mentors the finalists were ready for their next challenge; a UK Arena Tour, at which they performed their no.1 single Hero on stage. The X Factor Live Tour was packed full of special guests and included performances by Diana Vickers, Laura White, JLS, Ruth Lorenzo, Eoghan Quigg, Alexandra Burke, Daniel Evans and Rachel Hylton. Were you at the O2 for this show?MusicFri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/567/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/567/rssThe 2008 World Series was the 104th World Series between the American and National Leagues for the championship of Major League Baseball. The Philadelphia Phillies as champions of the National League and the Tampa Bay Rays, as American League champions, competed to win four games out of a possible seven. The Series started on Wednesday, October 22, and, after weather delays had postponed the end of Game 5, concluded the following Wednesday, October 29. The American League's 4–3 win in the 2008 All-Star Game gave the Rays home field advantage for the series, meaning that no more than...SportThu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/566/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/566/rssThe February 2009 Victorian bushfires are a series of bushfires that were ignited or were burning across the Australian state of Victoria on and around Saturday 7 February 2009, resulting in Australia's highest ever loss of life from a bushfire. The fires have so far killed at least 210 people and injured over 500 more. One hundred people have been admitted to hospitals across Victoria with burns. Twenty are in a critical condition with nine in intensive care. Victoria Police estimate that the number of people still missing may number over 30. The fires have destroyed at least, 2,029...DisasterWed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/565/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/565/rssThe final curtain fell in August 1999 on the Royal Tournament - a showcase of Britain's military power and prowess since 1880. The highlight of the concluding day of the last tournament was the final running of the renowned Royal Navy field gun competition. The Earls Court event came to an end because of losses, and because the increasingly stretched armed services had found it ever more difficult to provide personnel. In 1992, the services decided that they could no longer free the 2,500 personnel needed to run the show for its traditional three weeks and the tournament was cut to a...EntertainmentTue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/564/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/564/rssThis event was all about Man Utd striving for a record beating 5 tropheies in one season and all about Spurs trying to resurrect something at all from their seasonSportMon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/563/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/563/rssIn 1957 the University of Oklahoma won its 47th consecutive game--a record that withstood the test of time through the 1998 season. A small college in Alliance, Ohio, dominated its level (NCAA III) like Oklahoma did in the 1950s. Over time, Mount Union won four championsips (1993-96-97-98) leasing up to the big event in 1999.SportSat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/562/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/562/rssReports of a secret gig in London proved accurate as U2 played from the roof of the BBC's Broadcasting House, at the top end of Regent Street on the corner with Langham Place. Speakers and lights were set up during the day and U2 crew members sighted included Dallas Schoo and Joe O'Herlihy. Thousands of people gathered at the location, and the show began at 6:45pm UK time. The set inculded: Get On Your Boots, Magnificent, Vertigo / Substitute (snippet), She Loves You (snippet) and Beautiful Day Were you there?MusicSat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/561/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/561/rss For Simple Minds - this tour - the 'Celebrate 30 Years Live Tour' - has got to be one of their greatest so far as for playing "the old hits" go! To begin with Scottish band Deacon Blue (or The Alarm if you were in Scotland!) opened the English shows which was like a breath of fresh air! Simple Minds, although only two of the original members (Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill) now remain - the line up was still able to rock the arenas! Were you there?MusicFri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/560/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/560/rssWhen In Rome 2007 was the live performance by the temporarily reformed band Genesis. The concert was performed to a huge crowd of over 500,000 fans. The concert included material from all ages of the Genesis songbook. Alhough original members Peter Gabriel and Stev Hackett where not part of the occasion it was still a landmark event and was filmed and released as a DVD called Genesis When in Rome Live 2007 Were you there? Tell us your thoughts and story? MusicThu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/559/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/559/rssThe 81st Academy Awards ceremony was held by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to honor its selection of the best films of 2008 on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The ceremony was televised in the United States on ABC and on Sky Movies in high definition in the United Kingdom. Australian performer Hugh Jackman hosted the ceremony for the first time.[3] Academy Award-nominated producer Laurence Mark produced with Academy Award-winning writer/director Bill Condon as executive producer.[4] Slumdog Millionaire won eight awards, the...EntertainmentMon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/558/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/558/rssThere were few really big names at the 76 festival, the usual host of second league UK bands, with a smattering of imports. Reggae acts apparently received a mixed reception , with a tinge of racism creeping into the audience response , which was unfortunate to say the least . Apparently ace drummer Sly Dunbar was nearly hit by a can , a sign of the burgeoning division and acrimony that would increasingly pervade British society and which led to the establishment of the Rock Against Racism campaign of the early 80s . Were you there in 76?FestivalFri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/557/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/557/rssLarge eruptions occur at intervals of years to decades, and the most recent large eruption began in 2002, causing the closure of the island to non-residents for several months. The eruption started with a lava flow (29 December 2002) along the "Sciara del Fuoco" flank that rapidly reached the sea. On 30 December 2002, a huge volume of rocks collapsed from the "Sciara del Fuoco" generating at least two landslides and many tsunami waves. The highest wave was 10 m high and caused serious damage at the Stromboli village. On 5 April 2003, a strong explosion from the summit crater ejected rocks...EcologicalThu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/556/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/556/rssMore than 24 million people watched the British couple score maximum points at the Zetra Stadium for their slow, sensuous free dance performance of Ravel's Bolero. It was an overwhelming St Valentine's Day victory for the duo in an event traditionally dominated by Soviet skaters. The couple from Nottingham received a standing ovation from the 8,500 spectators in the arena and flowers rained onto the ice after they completed their stirring four-minute performance. They scored 12 out of 18 possible sixes for their free dance and the maximum possible of nine sixes for artistic...SportTue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/555/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/555/rssThe 1988 Junior Olympics took place in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Children from around the world competed in junior versions of Summer Olympics events. Auditions were being held in most elementary schools and junior high schools across the world. Over 125 countries competed including Canada, the United States of America, Italy, Romania, France, and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. The minimum age for competition at that time was 12 years of age. These events were eventually succeeded by the 1992 Junior Olympics in Barcelona, Spain and were preceded by the 1984 Junior Olympics. Like...SportFri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/554/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/554/rssYou have about six more centuries to hear developments in the work being performed, a version of a composition by John Cage called "As Slow as Possible." A group of musicians and town boosters has given the title a ridiculously extreme interpretation, by stretching the performance to 639 years. For anyone keeping records, the performance is probably already the world's longest, even though it has barely begun. The organ's bellows began their whoosh on Sept. 5, 2001, on what would have been Cage's 89th birthday. But nothing was heard because the musical arrangement begins with a rest — of...MusicTue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/553/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/553/rssPink Floyd put on an excellent show for the Division Bell tour Gilmour's singing and guitar work were through the roof! Nick Mason's drumming was awesome. Rick Wright playing as good a synth as he always did after many years break. The extra musicians included Guy Pratt (who is now Wright's son-in-law) was awesome on the bass and when he sang "Run Like Hell." Tim Renwick's guitar solos on "Learning to Fly" and "Another Brick in the Wall" were also a highlight. Jon Carin was a good second keyboardist alongside Wright. Gary Wallis's percussion was okay, but at times seemed to be making...MusicMon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/552/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/552/rssCooper fought Cassius Clay twice, firstly in a non-title fight in 1963 at Wembley Stadium, when Cooper knocked Clay down in the dying seconds of the fourth round with his trademark left hook, "Enry's 'Ammer". The bell rang before Cooper could try to complete a knockout. Clay was literally, "saved by the bell." Prior to the fight Clay's trainer Angelo Dundee had noticed a small tear in one of Clay's gloves but didn't bring it to the referee's attention. With Clay now staggered from the knock down, Dundee opened up the tear with his finger and told the referee that his fighter needed a new...SportFri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/551/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/551/rssThe 2005 FA Cup Final was held at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff on 21 May 2005 between Arsenal and Manchester United. In a tense but surprisingly one-sided encounter, Arsenal ran out winners after 120 goalless minutes despite being outplayed throughout the game, becoming the first club to win the cup on penalties. It was the first goalless draw in an FA Cup final since 1912. The match took place for the fifth consecutive year at the Millennium Stadium, due to the ongoing reconstruction of Wembley Stadium, the final's usual venue. The match was refereed by Rob Styles and he was aided by...SportThu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/550/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/550/rssThe Eurovision Song Contest 1977 was the 22nd edition series, and was held on May 7, 1977 in London. With Angela Rippon as the presenter, the contest was won by Marie Myriam who represented France, with her song "L'oiseau et l'enfant" ("The Bird and the Child"). This was France's fifth victory, a record, which was equalled by Luxembourg in 1983 and the United Kingdom in 1997. It was equalled and beaten by Ireland in 1993 and 1994. The language rule was brought back in this contest, four years after it had been dropped in 1973. However Germany and Belgium were allowed to sing in English,...MusicWed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/549/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/549/rssOn the 1st February 2009 the United Kingdom witnessed the start of it's worst winter weather conditions for nearly 18 years. Snow fell across the UK and millions of people were snowbound and unable to get to work. Trainlines, roads and airports all suffered and many commuters had no choice but the stay at home. Despite the weather being forecast for many days before hand, the councils failed to get to grips with the unprecidented levels of snow and ice. What did you do? Build a snow man?EcologicalTue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000info@mytimeinhistory.com (My Time In History User)http://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/548/rsshttp://www.mytimeinhistory.com/event/548/rssSuper Bowl XLIII was an American football game between the American Football Conference champion Pittsburgh Steelers (15–4) and the National Football Conference champion Arizona Cardinals (12–8) to decide the National Football League (NFL) champion for the 2008 season. It was played on February 1, 2009,[4] at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Pittsburgh earned its sixth Super Bowl win, which places it in sole possession of the record for most Super Bowl wins, breaking a three-way tie with the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys, each of which won five. The Cardinals...SportMon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000