For today - 29 June
48 BC Julius Caesar defeated Pompey at Pharsalus to become the ruler of Rome

1613 The Globe Theatre in London, England burns to the ground.

1644 Charles I of England defeats a Parliamentarian detachment at the Battle of Cropredy Bridge, the last battle won by an English King on English soil.

1801 The first British census was carried out, revealing a population of 8,872,000

1905 The AA was formed.

1964 American scientists unveiled the first remote control for a television set - now that is important!!

1956 In London, US playwright Arthur Miller, married actress Marilyn Monroe.

1974 Isabel (Eva) Peron, was sworn in as President owing to her husband Juan Peron's illness.

1974 'Moonraker' starring Roger Moore as James Bond, opened at cinemas across America.