What happened on THIS day in Coventry's history?

Please feel free to quote the event of the day from our On this day article - and add anything relevant if you know more....

22nd May 1948 The new Broadgate opened by Princess Elizabeth (now The Queen), who on the same day laid the foundation stone for Broadgate House. Princess Elizabeth at Coventry on British Pathe News

23rd May We have two significant events in Coventry's history that happened "today".... 1957 Pearl Hyde becomes the first female 'Lord' Mayor of Coventry, and the event also becomes the first ever televising of such an event in the world. 1980 The first local radio station, Mercia Sound, opens on 220metres Medium Wave. I wasn't born until 1965, so I don't have any memories of Pearl Hyde, although from what I've read she was an amazing and inspiring person. I do remember tuning in to Mercia Sound though, with the chirpy Gordon Astley, etc. I wonder what our members can add to these events?

23rd May 1964 was the first day of the County Championship match at Courtaulds Ground between Warwickshire and Somerset Warwickshire's team was : Norman Horner Bob Barber Khalid Ibadulla Jim Stewart John Jameson Tom Cartwright Ray Hitchcock A C Smith Jack Bannister David Brown Ronnie Miller The County won by 70 runs, and it was a great game for Coventry's own Tom Cartwright, who took 7-28 in Somerset's first innings, and passed 8,000 first class runs whilst compiling a half-century in Warwickshire's second knock

24th May 1940 A Hampden bomber on a training flight developed engine trouble. As it neared Coventry the engine began to fail, and circling at a low height the bomber struck a barrage balloon cable based at Charterhouse Fields. The pilot brought the plane down, exploding on the Coventry & North Warwickshire Cricket Ground on the Binley Road. I wonder if any of our super senior citizens will have anything to add to this?

25th May 1962 New Cathedral consecrated, attended by Her Majesty The Queen. 25th May 1982 HMS Coventry sunk during the Falklands war. The ship's captain, David Hart Dyke, is father of actress/comedian, Miranda Hart.

Telegraph photos taken on 25th May

26th May 1985 Coventry City escape relegation by the skin of their teeth with a remarkable 4-1 victory over Everton in the final match of the season - they had to win all three remaining games to stay in the 1st Division. 26th May 1962 The Forum Cinema in Walsgrave Road closed after over 27 years, showing 'Lover come back' with Doris Day. Now, even I'm old enough to remember that Everton match - I really didn't think we had a chance of staying up that weekend! The Forum Cinema, though, which was very near to where I now live, closed three years before I was invented! I'm sure some members will be able to share memories....?

Telegraph photos taken on 26th May

Great stuff - more thanks to all of you for such great contributions, however big or small - they all help to flesh out our history and bring it to life.

27th May 1881 Sir Henry Parkes, the longest non-consecutive Premier of the Colony of New South Wales, Australia, was born in Canley.

Telegraph photos taken on 27th May

28th May 1963 Mick Leahy knocks out George Aldridge to become British Middleweight champion. Although born in Ireland, Mick lived in Coventry from the age of 26 in 1961.

Telegraph photos taken on 28th May

28th May 1956 saw Ray Hitchcock hit a century for Warwickshire on the second day of their County Championship match at Courtaulds Ground against Kent. His 113, along with 62 from Coventry's own Fred Gardner, was in vain, as rain severely curtailed play on the third day and the match ended tamely in a draw