THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

APRIL 26 1957: BBC TV series The Sky At Night, presented by Patrick Moore, was first screened. APRIL 27 1968: Abortion was legalised in Britain.

ON THIS DAY LAST YEAR:

Scientist said an asteroid more than a mile wide was set to pass by Earth within the next two days – thankfully they didn’t think it posed any danger. APRIL 28

1923: The first English FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium was staged. Bolton Wanderers defeated West Ham 2-0.

ON THIS DAY LAST YEAR: A water company said it had seen a 20% increase in blockages, as people used toilet paper alternatives during lockdown. APRIL 29

1909: In a revolutionary Budget, Chancellor David Lloyd George introduced a “supertax” of sixpence in the pound for anyone earning more than £5,000 a year, to pay for pensions and re-armament. APRIL 30

1945: Adolf Hitler shot himself dead in his bunker beneath the Chancellery in Berlin. Eva Braun, whom he had married the previous day, died beside him by taking a cyanide pill.