The first person to break the sound barrier: General Chuck Yeager dies at the age of 97

Dec 8 2020

Charles Yeager was the first person to break the sound barrier.

General Yeager broke the sound barrier on the 14th of October 1947, when he travelled faster than Mach 1.

He remained a legendary pilot and broke several other speed records throughout his career.

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Fr @VictoriaYeage11 It is w/ profound sorrow, I must tell you that my life love General Chuck Yeager passed just before 9pm ET. An incredible life well lived, America’s greatest Pilot, & a legacy of strength, adventure, & patriotism will be remembered forever.
— Chuck Yeager (@GenChuckYeager) December 8, 2020

40 years since John Lennon’s death

Dec 8 2020

The 8th of December, 2020 marks 40 years since John Lennon’s death.

Leading member of the legendary Beatles. John Lennon also gave us one of the most loved Christmas songs of all time!

‘Happy Xmas (War is Over)’

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Home Alone turns 30 and Disney Plus gives it the gingerbread treatment

Dec 8 2020

One of everyone’s Christmas favourites turns 30 this year.

Disney Plus is celebrating by giving Home Alone the Gingerbread Treatment.

They commissioned Michelle Wibowo, an artist and cake designer to create a 1.7 metre, edible version of the Home Alone iconic house.

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The last time Malta recorded less than 50 cases was October 6th

Dec 8 2020

After a long time of reporting over and close to 100 cases, the Maltese Islands recorded less than 50 COVID-19 cases was the 6th of October.

Could this be the hope we’ve all been looking for?

This happened just after the vaccine strategy was announced.

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