Not only did I find something interesting but I learnt something too. So I kept going, finding out some interesting facts along the way. And hopefully people are finding them as interesting as I have. So I have decided to see how long I can continue, I'll be posting a daily factoid (or more if I find a better one). And I'll post the tweets on here.
The tweets are interactive, meaning that you can click the links for the wiki pages, youtube videos, pictures embedded on them or even share them if you so wish. I shall edit the page and add more so keep checking back. And if you have a good idea for an "on this day" leave a note in the comments.
January 1st
1 January 1136, #Wales defeats the English in The Battle of Llwchwr at #GarnGoch, #Swansea http://t.co/xm7giGLFbN pic.twitter.com/GCMKnXXzP6
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 1, 2014On this day in 1908, #Wales beat #NZ 9-8 in The All Blacks first ever rugby league test match http://t.co/V6UOvZbblK pic.twitter.com/Q6Jd5RcTf4
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 1, 2014January 2nd
On this day in 1941. Llandaff Cathedral bombed by Germans. Rumours that it was a cousin of the royals are unconfirmed.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Llandaff_…January 3rd
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 2, 2013
On this day in 1907, Ray Milland, Oscar winning actor from #Neath was born en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Milla…. #CastellNeddJanuary 4th
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 3, 2013
On this day in 1878, Augustus "The Welsh Matisse" John was born in Dinbych y pysgod. #Tenby en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augustus_…January 5th
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 4, 2013
31 cap Welsh international footballer, Kenny Jacket. Born on this day in 1962. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Jac…
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 5, 2013
On this day in 1960. The Mumbles Railway, (the longest serving railway in the world) was closed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swansea_a…
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 5, 2013
January 6th
On this day in 1905. Poet, Idris Davies was born in #Rhymney. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idris_Dav… twitter.com/welshnotbritis…January 7th
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 6, 2013
On this day in 2002 #Casnewydd drummer Jon Lee #Feeder commits suicide. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Lee_%… youtu.be/CCaqe8m87vo #Wales #Cymru #NewportJanuary 8th
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 7, 2013
On this day in 1937, Shirley Bassey born in #TigerBay #Cardiff en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirley_B…January 9th
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 8, 2013
On this day in 2009. Prolific childrens author T Llew Jones dies en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._Llew_J… co-founded Welsh chess union en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welsh_Che…January 10th
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 9, 2013
Carwyn James, #Wales rugby international and coach of the #Llanelli team #WhoBeatTheAllBlacks dies on this day in 1983 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carwyn_Ja…January 11th
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 10, 2013
On this day in 1948 Terry Williams, #Abertawe drummer from MAN and many others. youtube.com/watch?v=UfVZJL… en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Wil…January 12th
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 11, 2013
On this day in 2010, #Cardiff born Shakin' Stevens convicted of assault and criminal damage.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakin%27…January 13th
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 12, 2013
On this day in 1981, @bfmvofficial bassist Jason James born. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Jam…youtu.be/gqI-6xag8MgScream aim and #PenblwyddHapus
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 13, 2013
On this day in 1992, @adam2matthews#Wales and #Celtic (#Barca beating) fullback was born. #PenblwyddHapusJanuary 14th
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 13, 2013
Bryn Jones aka '#MuslimGauze' dies aged 37 on this day in 1999 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muslimgau… youtu.be/MtLG7dxSRJEJanuary 15th
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 14, 2013
On this day in 1893, actor and composer Ivor Novello was born in #Caerdydd.youtu.be/4YstzbdcNpUen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivor_Nove…January 16th
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 15, 2013
On this day in 1896 #Cymru Fydd defeated at the South #Wales Liberal Federation AGM en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cymru_FyddJanuary 17th
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 16, 2013
#Llanelli born porn star @sophiedee, born on this day in 1984.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophie_Dee
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 17, 2013
Welsh traitor and enemy of Ireland Lloyd George, born on this day in 1863 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Llo…
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 17, 2013
January 18th
On this day in 1908. #Wales are unbeaten for the 10th time in a row against the old enemy, winning 28-18 at Ashton Gate en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_o…January 19th
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 18, 2013
On this day in 2012, Chris Coleman appointed as new manager of @fawales en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Col…January 20th
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 19, 2013
On this day in 1936. “Prince” of Wales Edward VII begins his short reign of King of the English empire and its colonies en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_VI…
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 20, 2013
On this day in 1969, Blackwood born #Manics bassist @nicky_wire was born en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicky_Wire youtu.be/gavcjNniIvkJanuary 21st
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 20, 2013
#Swansea born organic Chemist Donald Holroyde Hay dies on this day in 1987. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Ho… #Wales #Cymru #AbertaweJanuary 22nd
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 21, 2013
Glanamman born entertainer Ryan Davies, born on this day in 1937 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Davi…January 23rd
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 22, 2013
Died on this day in 1893. Dr William Price. Nationalist, druid and the guy who brought cremation back into popular useen.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_P…January 24th
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 23, 2013
Bangor Born @waynehennessey1. Born on this day in 1987en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Hen…. Can we get a #PenblwyddHapus @welshfootiefans?January 25th
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 24, 2013
Dydd #SantesDwynwen hapus i bawb. twitter.com/welshnotbritis…
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 25, 2013
Dowlais born 'boyo', Richard Davies born on this day in 1926en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_D…January 26th
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 25, 2013
LlanfihangelCrucornau (#Monmouthshire) academic, novelist, anti-capitalist & Welsh nationalist Raymond Williams, died on this day in 1988January 27th
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 26, 2013
#GoCompare this! #Caerfyrddin / #Carmarthen tenor @wynneevans born on this day in 1972 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wynne_Eva…January 28th
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 27, 2013
Castell Coch became a Grade I listed building on this day in 1963en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castell_C… #FollyJanuary 29th
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 28, 2013
On this day in 1943, the final day of voting for the University of Wales by election. Saunders Lewis comes second en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universit…January 30th
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 29, 2013
Born on this day in 1974 in #Haverfordwest, #ChristianBale. youtu.be/yyf059psVew en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian…January 31st
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 30, 2013
On this day in #Abercynon in 1932. #AstonVilla and #Wales footballer Vic Crowe was born.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vic_Crowe
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 31, 2013
On this day in #Pontardawe in 1880. 1909 #TripleCrown winner Phil Hopkins was born. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Hopk…
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 31, 2013
On this day in #Newport in 1948. #Wales hooker and Viet #Gwent legend Bobby "The Duke" Windsor was born.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Win…
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) January 31, 2013
Great idea for a regular item. Will go and research ideas for inclusion!
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