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A week of extreme events has dominated the headlines. Harold Shipman, Britain’s most prolific serial killer, was eventually jailed as hurricane-force winds swept through Britain, killing 38 people. In Washington, President Bill Clinton, fighting for his political survival, has infamously denied that he “did not have sex” with Monica Lewinsky. Beyond the world of scandal and storm, a technological milestone has arrived as Apple launches the iPad, as independent As the most anticipated stone tablet “since Moses”. In the sporting world, “the fairy tale continues” as 36-year-old Roger Federer claimed his 20th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. All documented on our homepage…
February 1, 1988 – Social Democrats support merger with Liberal Party
As the Social Democrats voted for a merger with the Liberal Party, a new party was born, paving the way for the creation of the Liberal Democratic Party. independent Reactions from party loyalists were reportedly mixed after a weekend of “anger and torture”, reflecting the deep divisions exposed in debates leading up to the decision.
January 26, 1990 – Deadly storm hits Britain
The hurricane swept through the UK, killing at least 38 people, collapsing buildings, uprooting trees, tearing off roofs and causing widespread damage. independent The storm cut a deadly path from west to east, causing damage reportedly worth hundreds of millions of pounds. The death toll later rose to more than 40, prompting a review of weather warnings and emergency preparedness in the wake of one of the worst storms in a decade.
January 27, 1994 – Gunmen target Prince Charles
Prince Charles came face-to-face with a gunman who stormed the stage during a public appearance in Australia. As gunfire rang out, one reporter at the scene feared he was witnessing an assassination, describing how the incident unfolded with “horrendous speed” and lasted less than 15 seconds before the attacker was subdued. Although the gun was later found to be loaded with empty cartridges, criticism has focused on security arrangements, with some Australians accusing the palace of inadequate protection.
January 27, 1998 – Clinton denies Lewinsky’s accusations
President Bill Clinton issued a defiant statement from the White House denying allegations that he had a sexual relationship with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky. “I did not have sex with that woman,” Clinton declared during a televised news conference. independent Describing the denial as “a high-stakes ploy that put Clinton’s presidency at risk,” the moment went on to become one of the most closely watched political scandals of the era.
January 26, 1999 – Killings in Kosovo undermine ceasefire
A fragile ceasefire in Kosovo broke after Serbian troops shot and killed five Albanian civilians, pushing Western powers closer to the possibility of military intervention. Ten days ago, 45 civilians were massacred in Rachak, which deepened the panic of the international community.
February 1, 2000 – Harold Shipman is convicted of murder
Harold Shipman has been convicted and sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 15 patients, ending an investigation that began 18 months ago following the death of an elderly woman. The former GP has been described as Britain’s most prolific serial killer, with prosecutors saying he had no motive for the killings beyond a “desire to play God”. A sinister case that captured the public imagination, independent It was added that Shipman is expected to be charged with a further 23 murders.
January 26, 2003 – The Independent Oppose the Iraq War
sunday independent issued a front-page appeal urging the government to “stop rushing to war” in Iraq and warning of the seemingly imminent consequences of military action. The newspaper believes that the momentum for the conflict is becoming “almost unstoppable” as US and British troops build up and diplomacy falters, calling on President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair to provide a clearer rationale for the war or to reconsider their course. In March 2003, the US-led invasion began.
January 28, 2010 – Apple launches iPad
Steve Jobs took to the stage in San Francisco to unveil Apple’s long-awaited iPad, a new touchscreen device pitched as a bridge between the iPhone and laptop computers. independent Apple showed off a 9-inch screen designed for reading, watching movies and browsing the web, with WiFi and 3G connectivity, and said “not since Moses has a tablet been so enthusiastically anticipated.”
January 29, 2018 – Federer wins 20th Grand Slam title
Roger Federer extended a remarkable late-career resurgence at the age of 36 by beating Marin Cilic in five sets in the final to win his 20th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. independent Federer hailed the “fairytale” victory as he became the first man to win 20 men’s singles Grand Slam titles, adding another milestone to a career that many thought had reached its pinnacle.
