October 4th in history
October 4thThe legendary Orient Express made its inaugural journey on October 4, 1883. This luxurious train service ran from Paris to Istanbul, covering a distance of over 2,700 kilometers. The Orient Express quickly became synonymous with elegance, comfort, and adventure, attracting wealthy and famous passengers. Operated by the Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits, it offered opulent dining and sleeping cars, setting new standards for rail travel. The train’s route passed through multiple countries, highlighting the interconnectedness of Europe. The Orient Express also inspired numerous works of fiction, including Agatha Christie’s famous novel “Murder on the Orient Express,” cementing its place in popular culture.
1963 The Beatles made their first appearance on the ITV show Ready Steady Go!
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1965 The BBC announced it would begin broadcasting a new programme for immigrants.
(Apna Hi Ghar Samajhiye, or Make Yourself at Home, was broadcast for the first time on television and radio on the morning of 10 October 1965. The programme was aimed at recent immigrants from India and Pakistan.
Contributors spoke a combination of Hindi, Urdu and English, providing informal language lessons based around everyday situations encountered in the UK. Entertainment was provided by a range of Indian classical or Bollywood music. It was introduced in the Radio Times by producer David Gretton, who heralded "a new field of public service broadcasting".)
1973 The BBC broadcast the 500th edition of Top Of The Pops. On the show were Slade, Gary Glitter and The Osmonds.
1976 British Rail began its new 125mph Intercity 'High Speed Train' service. At the time of its introduction it was the fastest diesel-powered train in regular service in the world and remained so for many years afterwards. Engineers have calculated that, with a certain amount of rewiring, the Mark 3 carriages can be made to last until at least 2035.
I remember my first journey on one.Sadly now gone.
1963 The Beatles made their first appearance on the ITV show Ready Steady Go!
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1965 The BBC announced it would begin broadcasting a new programme for immigrants.
(Apna Hi Ghar Samajhiye, or Make Yourself at Home, was broadcast for the first time on television and radio on the morning of 10 October 1965. The programme was aimed at recent immigrants from India and Pakistan.
Contributors spoke a combination of Hindi, Urdu and English, providing informal language lessons based around everyday situations encountered in the UK. Entertainment was provided by a range of Indian classical or Bollywood music. It was introduced in the Radio Times by producer David Gretton, who heralded "a new field of public service broadcasting".)
1973 The BBC broadcast the 500th edition of Top Of The Pops. On the show were Slade, Gary Glitter and The Osmonds.
1976 British Rail began its new 125mph Intercity 'High Speed Train' service. At the time of its introduction it was the fastest diesel-powered train in regular service in the world and remained so for many years afterwards. Engineers have calculated that, with a certain amount of rewiring, the Mark 3 carriages can be made to last until at least 2035.
I remember my first journey on one.Sadly now gone.
61-69, M
