Today is the anniversary of Battle of Hastings in 1066, beginning the Norman conquest of England. It took place approximately 7 mi (11 km) northwest of Hastings, close to the present-day town of Battle, East Sussex, and was a decisive Norman victory. The battle lasted from about 9 am to dusk. Early efforts of the invaders to break the English battle lines had little effect. Therefore, the Normans adopted the tactic of pretending to flee in panic and then turning on their pursuers. Harold’s death, probably near the end of the battle, led to the retreat and defeat of most of his army. After further marching and some skirmishes, William was crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066.
There continued to be rebellions and resistance to William’s rule, but Hastings effectively marked the culmination of William’s conquest of England.
Decision was made…
Nursing homes have changed…
Today is the birthday, in 1974, of American musician Natalie Maines, lead singer with The Chicks. With sales of 27.2 million albums in the US alone, they have become the top-selling all-female band and the biggest-selling country group in the US. Their 2006 album Taking the Long Way won five Grammy Awards (including Album of the Year). On March 10, 2003, nine days before the invasion of Iraq, the Dixie Chicks performed at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London, England, UK. Introducing their song ‘Travelin’ Soldier’, Maines told the audience the band did not support the upcoming Allied invasion of Iraq and were “ashamed” that President George W. Bush was from Texas. This triggered a backlash in the US, resulting in the group being blacklisted by thousands of country radio stations, and the band members received death threats. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw7gNf_9njs
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