Well it was a bit of a break between my last run and this, but... 2021.9miles done, none left. Thanks Alehouse for the challenge. I might not be a better runner for it but at least I've learnt some history. Good luck everyone.
Easter 1916: Members of the Irish Republican Brotherhood proclaim an Irish Republic, and the Irish Volunteers, Irish Citizen Army and Cumann na mBan occupy the General Post Office and other buildings in Dublin. The British Army brought in thousands of reinforcements as well as artillery and a gunboat. After 6 days, Patrick Pearse from the republicans agreed to an unconditional surrender. Most of the leaders of the Rising were executed.
1985k run 33k to go On 13 July 1985 the dual-venue Live Aid concert was organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise money for the Ethiopian famine relief.
Congratulations An Other Half. If you start running now DR you can get the miles in by midnight tomorrow. Quite some effort nevertheless. I think the trick is to stay injury free and have very little else to do.
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In 1844 the Edict of Toleration was passed allowing Jews to settle in the "Holy Land" (without persecution)
Thanks Alehouse for the challenge. I might not be a better runner for it but at least I've learnt some history. Good luck everyone.
Where are you up to, DR? Some big weeks planned?
so currently at 1598 miles
In 1608
The Bushmills whiskey distillery founded
The NHS was born on July 5 1948 out of a long-held ideal that good healthcare should be available to all, regardless of wealth.
In 1659
Jan van Riebeeck produces the first South African wine at the Cape of Good Hope
In 1700
The Lesser Great Fire destroys a substantial part of central Edinburgh
On 13 July 1985 the dual-venue Live Aid concert was organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise money for the Ethiopian famine relief.
In 2013, Boston marathon was disrupted by terrorist bombing injuring hundreds and killing 3.
So 2018k in 2018 completed.
In 1259, the Treaty of Paris was signed by Henry III and Louis IX so ending 100 years of war between England and France.
1740 miles for me with 278 to go, not going to happen but hey got the kilometers done and there's always 2019....
In 1740
The great Scottish economist Adam Smith enters Balliol College Oxford
Roll on 2019!
Still a decent total from you! And at least you made the kilometre target!