On this day - 4 June
Historical items of interest as featured in the papers of the day.
"We shall fight them on the beaches" speech
Winston Churchill provided a number of famous speeches throughout World War II. On June 4th he gave the "we shall fight them on the beaches" speech in the House of Commons.
This speech had a huge impact and was remembered by many. Although not recorded when given originally, Churchill later repeated the speech for a recording in 1949. This recording went on to be used by Iron Maiden in their Aces High track.
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