1947

Elderly couple die on the same day after 71 years of marriage

The couple met in a Waynesboro cafe back in 1947 where Marilyn was working. 'Frances worked at a little cafe we had in Waynesboro named White Way Cafe. I kept seeing her going in and out, in and out and I had my eyes set on her.

Married Uber driver who was filmed having s*x with a prostitute in the back of his cab tells court his wife has agreed to pay his £197 fine

A married Uber driver who was filmed having sex with a prostitute in the back of his cab has said it will be his wife who will pay his fine. Mohammed Jamal, 37, was arrested and charged with soliciting sex after a neighbour saw his vehicle 'bouncing up and

Pete Edochie, Sunny Ade and 5 Nigerian entertainers who are in their 70s (With Pictures)

Date of birth: March 7, 1947 Age: 70 [/pager]

Czech Republic Recognizes Jerusalem as Capital of Israel

Its predecessor state, Czechoslovakia, was one of 33 countries to vote in favour of the 1947 UN Partition Plan recommending the establishment of a Jewish state, and was among the first countries to recognize the State of Israel.

Tears at Etihad stadium as Man City legend dies

The attacker spent his entire career playing for City and he made 169 league matches and scoring 67 goals between 1947 and 1961.

Revealed: Inside the 70th Exclusive Anniversary Party of the Queen of England and Her Husband (Photos)

On Monday, the 91-year-old and the Duke of Edinburgh, 96, celebrated 70 years since tying the knot on November 20,1947, at Westminster Abbey, London.

First Miss USA Jackie Loughery dies aged 93

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Loughery became Miss Rockaway Point in 1947 before being crowned Miss New York USA in 1952. 

"I won't let them deny us what's ours" - Mercy Eke's 'sister' insists after Ilebaye won BBNaija All Stars

@Patrickbright1947 reacted: "Please what did her sister give us." @God's Light reacted: "Phyna said they gonna cry, and Baye said they will cry blaaaad level of children."

The coldest countries in the world

The village of Snag, Yukon, recorded the lowest temperature ever in North America at -63°C (-81.4°F) in 1947, highlighting the severity of Canada's winter chill.

The sun doesn't set in these 5 travel destinations

Svalbard is inspired by a rich history such as the Arctic-inspired cocktails in the 1893 Bar and the Funken Lodge, which occupies a building constructed in 1947.

Seven countries never colonised by Europeans

Despite this agreement, the two countries were in constant border conflict until 1947, when India gained independence and British forces withdrew from the area.