Events That Happened On This Day In History

John Cassavetes, the American actor and film director, died aged 59

The funeral took place of Billy Fury, the 60's Pop idol

Rolls Royce were made bankrupt after a disastrous contract to supply aero engines to Lockheed Aircraft

The Sunday Times produced the first British colour supplement

Sweets were taken 'Off Ration' in Britain

Alice Cooper, Rock star

Dan Quayle, Former American Vice-President

John Steel, Of the Pop group 'The Animals'

Adolf Hitler took command of the German Army

William Ross, Ulster Unionist politician

The first 'Green Belt' was approved near Hendon, Middlesex

A new land speed record was set, when Malcolm Campbell reached 174mph in his car 'Bluebird', in Wales

Derek Worlock R.C Archbishop of Liverpool

Norman Wisdom, Actor & star of many comedy films

Charles Lindberg, American pilot, first person to fly the Atlantic solo