On this day ...

MARCH 4

1394: Prince Henry the Navigator, who sponsored Portugal’s voyages of discovery, was born in Oporto.

1824: The Royal National Lifeboat Institution was founded.

1890: The 1710-foot Forth Bridge was officially opened by the Prince of Wales.

1924: Happy Birthday To You was published by Clayton F Summy.

1946: Housewives’ Choice, presented by Robert McDermott, began on BBC radio.

1967: North Sea gas was first piped ashore near Durham.

1969: Gangland twins Ronald and Reginald Kray, above, were found guilty of murder and given life sentences.

1974: After the General Election, Edward Heath failed to persuade the Liberals to join a coalition and resigned. Harold Wilson became Prime Minister of a minority administration.

1980: Robert Mugabe became the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe.

ON THIS DAY LAST YEAR: Pubs were given the green light to stay open later to celebrate the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. BIRTHDAYS: Adrian Lyne, film director, 78; Shakin’ Stevens, singer/songwriter, 71; James Ellroy, novelist, 71; Kenny Dalglish, above, former football manager, 68; Chris Rea, rock musician, 68; Tim Vine, comedian, 52; Evan Dando, rock singer, 52; Patsy Kensit, actress, 51; Brooklyn Beckham, son of David and Victoria, 20.