In 1759, the 'British Museum' was opened in Montague House, London after £300,000 was raised in a lottery.

In 1867, forty people died when ice gave way in Regent's Park, London.

In 1971, the Egyptian Aswan High Dam was opened in the River Nile.

From the Telegraph & Argus of January 15th, 1978...

ADVERTISEMENT: BRADFORD INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM - I am happy to announce that the Industrial Museum is re-opened to the public with a new exhibition celebrating 100 years of local theatre. P.M. Diamond, Chief Arts and Museums Officer. An exhibition which takes us back to the days of pierrots of the pavilions, the stars of music hall and the extravagance of pantomime.

From the Telegraph & Argus of January 15th, 1953...

Best news of the week at the greengrocer's is that a good supply of cheaper oranges today included Valencia's at seven for 1s., a price not seen for several years, not since pre-war days. Other spanish oranges were three for 1s., and Jaffas were four for a 1s., to three for 12. 2d. Bitter oranges at 4d. each introduced the marmalade season.