Tag: 1967

On This Day 49 Years Ago – Sir Francis Chichester Sails Around the World in 226 Days

On: By: Philip Wake
On 28th May 1967 Sir Francis Chichester arrived in Plymouth in his yacht, Gypsy Moth IV, after completing his epic single-handed voyage around the world. He crossed the finishing line at 20:58, nine months and one day after setting off from Plymouth having completed the first leg of his journey to Sydney in 107 days and the second leg back to Plymouth in 119 days. Sir Francis was the first man to sail around the world solo with only one port of call. Thousands of small boats accompanied Sir Read more [...]

On This Day 49 Years Ago – John Lennon Paints His Rolls-Royce Yellow with Romany Inspired Flourishes

On: By: Philip Wake
On 25th May 1967 John Lennon was inspired by an old gypsy caravan he had bought for his garden to paint his Rolls-Royce in a Romany motif. In 1965, shortly after getting his driver's license at age 24, the famous Beatle bought a sports car and a luxury car. The latter was a Rolls-Royce Phantom V Limousine, serial number 5VD73, painted a sober shade known as "Valentine black." The Phantom was the carriage of choice for the upper classes. The Fab Four rode in Mr. Lennon's new limousine to Buckingham Read more [...]