On this day in UK history – 6th February

On this day in UK history:

6^th February 1981 - Former Beatles: Paul McCartney / Ringo Starr and George Harrison teamed up to record a musical tribute to John Lennon. The song "All Those Years Ago" was the result. 

On this day in UK history – 5th February

On this day in UK history:

5^th February 1961 - The first issue of the "Sunday Telegraph" was published. Check out the following link for more information: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/sunday-telegraph-at-50/8300953/The-Sunday-Telegraph-at-50.html

On this day in UK history – 4th February

On this day in UK history:

4^th February 1915 - Sir Norman Joseph Wisdom OBE was born. Norman was an English actor / comedian and singer-songwriter and best known for a series of comedy films produced between 1953 and 1966 featuring his hapless onscreen character Norman Pitkin.

On this day in UK history – 3rd February

On this day in UK history:

3^rd February 1998 - Stamps commemorating Princess Diana went on sale in Britain

On this day in UK history – 2nd February

On this day in UK history:

2^nd February 1709 - British sailor Alexander Selkirk was rescued after being marooned on a desert island for 5 years - his story went on to inspire the book: "Robinson Crusoe". 

On this day in UK history – 1st February

On this day in UK history:

1^st February 1930 - The Times published its first crossword puzzle. 

On this day in UK history – 31st January

On this day in UK history:

31st January 1983 - The wearing of seat belts in cars became compulsory in Britain.