Oklahoma City bombing

[Richard1978]

I didn't see all of it but was impressed by what I saw....

[Richard1978]

Sad news as he seemed to be out of trouble health wise & was conducting official business just yesterday.

It looks like the funeral will be in a week & the vote for a new Pope a week or so after that.

[Richard1978]

Today marks the 30th anniversary of this event, I remember first hearing the news when my family was driving back from a day trip to Jodrell Bank.

Ironically these days Timothy McVeigh would probably be pleased with how the USA is doing!...

[Richard1978]

Wendy James recorded at least one solo album, with Elvis Costello contributing some songs.

[Richard1978]

I remember Challenger quite well, along with all the hype over Halley's Comet which unfortunately was hard to see due to bad weather. I can remember seeing a documentary with my Dad, & learning it was a once in a lifetime chance to see it for most people.