Birthday newspapers - sometimes referred to as birth date newspapers by dullards - are one of those rare birthday gifts that transcend age barriers. What we're saying is that birthday newspapers in the UK appeal equally to the young, old and those heading full steam into middle-age. But why? The most obvious argument is that of history. Because these are 100% original newspapers, as old as the date on their cover, they really are your own little slice of history. So here, we take a look at some of the most monumental headlines to have graced our nation's newspapers over the years.
Daily Herald, Monday 16th September 1940
175 NAZI PLANES DOWN
RAF Triumphs In Biggest Air Battles Of War
Goering's air force had lost 175 machines up to ten o'clock last night following a day which saw fought the fiercest air battles of the war. Fighters brought down 171 and A.A fire four.
Interestingly, and perhaps predictably, these figures weren't accurate. In an effort to maintain the nation's morale, the Daily Herald very much fell in line with Britain's propaganda policy, with the true figures actually nearer 56 downed German aircraft and 27 from the RAF.
Daily Mirror, Monday 21st July 1969
MAN ON THE MOON
And the message from earth: we're breathing again!
Man has landed on the Moon. A new era in his history began at 9.18 last night when the lunar module Eagle settled gently on the dusty surface of the Sea of Tranquillity. Inside it - astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin, destined now for a permanent place in history. They immediately began to prepare for their Moon walk. There are still great perils ahead. But these are truly great achievements. America, the land of frontiersmen, has opened up a new frontier.
Some 40-plus years later and America's space programme is slowly grinding to a halt. Yet for all its challenges, disasters and accomplishments, there's no doubt this moment irrevocably changed the world we live in. And if nothing else, it gave the conspiracy theorists something to get their teeth into.
The Sun, Wednesday 17th August 1977
KING ELVIS DEAD
A massive heart attack at mansion
Elvis Presley, the rock n' roll king who thrilled millions died alone yesterday, aged 42.
For arguably the biggest Rock n' Roll star to ever live, dying from a heart attack on the toilet wasn't the most dignified way to go. Sadly, it wasn't a huge surprise. In his final years, his weight had ballooned to just under 19 stone, while the last things he ate pretty much summed it up - four scoops of ice cream and six chocolate-chip cookies.
Daily Mail, Wednesday September 12th 2001
APOCALYPSE
New York. September 11, 2001
The Sun, same day
DAY THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
Suicide hijackers blitz America: Special Edition
Not sure we need to say anything more about these two, so we won't.
Daily Mirror, Saturday 30th April 2011
'Let's give them another kiss... I love you'
The whole world rejoices... well mostly!
Only the most cynical republicans begrudged Wills his big day. For the rest of us, whether generally Royalist or not, it was something to look forward to - not least because of the extra day off work! And so it was, with the whole world tuning in, that Catherine looked beautiful, while Wills looked bald... but handsome.
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