On This Day – 21 December
Posted on: Thu 21 Dec 2017
On this day in 1898, French scientists discovered radium. Pierre and Marie Curie won a Nobel Prize for their discovery, however, radium wasn’t as kind to them.
Also, on this day in 1971, a publican was killed removing a bomb from his pub in Northern Ireland.
Finally, on this day, Bruce Springsteen releases his record-breaking album Born In The USA.
Breakfast producer, Nick Ward, speaks with Tom Jordan to discuss these events.
Produced by Dale Carter
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