on this day in history

[curiousa2z]

1997
Diana, Princess of Wales, dies in Paris' Pitie-Salpetiere Hospital after suffering massive chest injuries in an early morning car accident. Her companion, Dodi Fayed, was killed instantly in the 12:25 a.m. crash, as was driver Henri Paul, who was drunk and lost control of the Mercedes in a highway underpass. He was driving at excessive speeds in a reckless attempt to escape paparazzi photographers. Diana's bodyguard, Trevor Rees Jones, escaped with serious but nonfatal injuries. He was the only one wearing his seat belt. The death of Diana, beloved by millions for her beauty and good nature, plunged the world into mourning.

 

[Conchaga]

Go find the movie The Queen. Does a good job portraying the Royals' pov during this time.

 

[curiousa2z]

saw it! Prince Phillip came off quite badly, IMHO. "what's she done now?"

 

[Eggs Mayonnaise]

Great movie, tragic event.

 

[curiousa2z]

Still remember where I was: We had been camping up at the Cape with no TV or radios and this was before anyone had notebooks or Blackberries or anything like that and this guy passing by the campground said Diana was dead. We were all in shock and thought it was a hoax at first. (Denial aint just a river in Egypt). Very sad.

 

[Dr Dave]

1888 – Mary Ann Nichols' body was found on the ground in front of a gated stable entrance in Buck's Row, London, allegedly the first victim of the unidentified serial killer known as Jack the Ripper.

 

[CaptainWacky]

HER FOOTSTEPS WILL ALWAYS WALK WITH US ON ENGLAND'S GREENEST HILLS, AT LEAST.