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It’s Sylvester Stallone’s 80th birthday and #OnThisDay in 1982, he discussed playing the role of Vietnam veteran John Rambo in the film ‘First Blood’, which he also co-wrote. The Rambo films would go onto become a successful franchise with Stallone co-writing all the films.
BBC Archive154,341 次观看 • 20 天前
It's Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday and in 1980 he faced questions from an audience of young viewers about his life and television career. Lesley Judd hosted the show, and Attenborough talked about making a connection with gorillas, and his concerns for the environment.
BBC Archive220,845 次观看 • 2 个月前
For a generation of kids, an essential part of the school holidays was tuning into motorcycle competition Junior Kick Start. #OnThisDay in 1990 one of those competing was 13-year-old Dougie Lampkin who would become a successful professional trials rider with an MBE for his work.
BBC Archive148,837 次观看 • 1 个月前
#OnThisDay 1970: With no mains drainage, the Scottish village of Auchmithie was a place where most residents didn’t have their own toilet and relied on a drafty communal privy. A brand-new public convenience was built, with keys for the villagers to do their business in peace.
BBC Archive187,244 次观看 • 4 个月前
