George Henry Hall (1881 - 1965), a British politician, the title "First Lord of the Admiralty" was given George Hall on 4 October 1946 to 24 May 1951. He held the titles 1st Viscount Hall and 1st Lord Hall, after which the titles passed to his son William George Leonard Hall 1913-1985 [(2nd Viscount Hall and and Lord Hall)]. George Henry Hall was also Secretary of State for the Colonies from 3 August 1945 to 4 October 1946. 1881 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1965 was a common year starting on Friday (link goes to calendar). ...
Albert Victor Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough, (1 May 1885 - 11 January 1965) was a British Labour and Co-operative politician. ... Old Admiralty House, Whitehall, London, Thomas Ripley, architect, 1723-26, was not admired by his contemporaries and earned him some scathing couplets from Alexander Pope The Admiralty was historically the authority in the United Kingdom responsible for the command of the Royal Navy. ... Francis Aungier Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford, KG, PC (December 5, 1905 - August 3, 2001) was a politician, author, and social reformer. ...
1570 - The assassination of regent James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray throws Scotland into civil war.
This turning point in the Pacific War marks the beginning of the end of Japanese aggression.
1986 - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducts its first members: Chuck Berry, James Brown, Ray Charles, Fats Domino, Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley.