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What is the first major news story that you can remember

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tanith Fri 24-Nov-17 16:56:34

I think the Coronation 1953 I must of been 5 we had a street party but I remember seeing pictures in the papers.

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Anniebach Fri 24-Nov-17 16:55:37

Death George 6, head came into the classroom ,told the form and I remember thinking - who is the king , then one of my cousins in the form whispered - what king

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Nelliemoser Fri 24-Nov-17 16:48:50

The death of Queen Mary of Teck, March 1953.

(Formerly King George Vs wife. )

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merlotgran Fri 24-Nov-17 16:48:45

The death of King George VI. I was five and we were staying with my grandparents. I remember us all standing by the radio listening to the announcement.

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Alima Fri 24-Nov-17 16:46:35

I remember being glued to the radio when the announcement about the birth of Prince Andrew, 1960 I was 7. Fascinated by the fact a prince had been born. ( The excitement has waned over the years).

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HurdyGurdy Fri 24-Nov-17 16:42:42

This is something that was asked on another forum I am a member of, and it was interesting to see the different responses. Also shows that most of the forum members are a lot younger than me, because a lot of their answers were Hillsborough, Holly and Jessica, Princess of Wales dying, Jamie Bulger and Dunblane.

For me, it was Aberfan, and for my husband it was Torre Canyon.

Also interesting that no one really posted about any happy, or positive stories. Almost everyone's memories of first major news stories were sad ones.

So - what is your first memory of a major news story?

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