Peterborough Samaritans Celebrates its 50th Birthday

On the 13th November 1970 the Peterborough branch of the Samaritans was opened; supporting the people of Peterborough and beyond.

Today we look at events that have happened on this day in history:

1901 The Caister Lifeboat Disaster.

1940 Walt Disney's animated musical film 'Fantasia' is first released.

1954 Great Britain defeat France to win the first Rugby League World Cup.

1970 Peterborough Samaritans opens.

1985 Navado del Ruiz volcano erupts in Colombia killing 25,000.

1994 In a referendum, voters in Sweden decide to join the European Union.

2012 A total solar eclipse occurred in parts of Australia and the South Pacific.