Thursday, 4 December 2025

1968, Cars: Lancia Range

Lancia Fulvia Berlina

  • Fulvia 2C, Saloon, 4-door, V4, 1091 cc, 71 bhp / 52,9 kW
  • Fulvia GT, Saloon, 4-door, V4, 1216 cc, 92 bhp / 68,6 kW
  • Fulvia GTE, Saloon, 4-door, V4, 1298 cc, 87 bhp / 64,9 kW
Lancia Fulvia 2C
Lancia Fulvia GT

Lancia Fulvia Coupé

  • Fulvia Rallye 1.3, Coupé, 2-door, V4, 1298 cc, 87 bhp / 64,9 kW
  • Fulvia Rallye 1.3 HF, Coupé, 2-door, V4, 1298 cc, 101 bhp / 75,3 kW
  • Fulvia Rallye 1.3 S, Coupé, 2-door, V4, 1298 cc, 93 bhp / 69,4 kW    
  • Fulvia Rallye 1.6 HF, Coupé, 2-door, V4, 1548 cc, 93 bhp / 85,8 kW
Lancia Fulvia Rallye 1.3
Lancia Fulvia Rallye 1.3 HF

Lancia Fulvia Sport

  • Fulvia Sport 1.3, Coupé, 2-door, V4, 1298 cc, 87 bhp / 64,9 kW
  • Fulvia Sport 1.3 S, Coupé, 2-door, V4, 1298 cc, 93 bhp / 69,4 kW
Lancia Fulvia Sport 1.3

Lancia Flavia Berlina

  • Flavia 1500, Saloon, 4-door, B4, 1488 cc, 76 bhp / 56,7 kW
  • Flavia 1800, Saloon, 4-door, B4, 1800 cc, 92 bhp / 68,6 kW
  • Flavia 1800 Iniezione, Saloon, 4-door, B4, 1800 cc, 102 bhp / 76,1 kW
Lancia Flavia 1500 Berlina
Lancia Flavia 1800 Iniezione Berlina

Lancia Flavia Coupé

  • Flavia Coupé 1800, Coupé, 2-door, B4, 1800 cc, 92 bhp / 68,6 kW
  • Flavia Coupé 1800 Iniezione, Coupé, 2-door, B4, 1800 cc, 102 bhp / 76,1 kW
Lancia Flavia Coupé 1800
Lancia Flavia Coupé 1800 Iniezione

Lancia Flaminia Berlina

  • Flaminia 2.8, Saloon, 4-door, V6, 2775 cc, 126 bhp / 94 kW
Lancia Flaminia 2.8
Lancia Flaminia 2.8

Monday, 1 December 2025

1967, Nobel Prizes (Oslo, Norway)

The Nobel Prize in Physics: Hans Bethe (USA)

For his contributions to the theory of nuclear reactions, especially his discoveries concerning the energy production in stars.

Hans Bethe

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Manfred Eigen (West Germany), Ronald G.W. Norrish (UK) and George Porter (UK)

For their studies of extremely fast chemical reactions, effected by disturbing the equilibrium by means of very short pulses of energy.

Manfred Eigen
Ronald G.W. Norrish
George Porter

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine: Ragnar Granit (Sweden), Keffer Hartline (USA) and George Wald (USA)

For their discoveries concerning the primary physiological and chemical visual processes in the eye.

Ragnar Granit
Keffer Hartline
George Wald

The Nobel Prize in Literature: Miguel Angel Asturias (Guatemala)

For his vivid literary achievement, deep-rooted in the national traits and traditions of Indian peoples of Latin America.

Miguel Angel Asturias

The Nobel Peace Prize

No Nobel Peace Prize was awarded in 1967.

Friday, 28 November 2025

1966, Car Spotting: Oudegracht, Alkmaar, Netherlands

Left to right

First row, front to back
Peugeot 403, Citroën Ami 6, Volkswagen 1200 (Type 1, Beetle), unidentified pick-up, Ford Taunus 17M (P3, Bathtub Taunus), unidentified car, Citroën ID/DS, Opel Kadett A Caravan, Simca 1000, Ford Cortina Mk I, Ford Transit Mk I, Vauxhall Viva HA, DAF 600/750, unidentified car, Volkswagen 1200 (Type 1, Beetle), unidentified car, Citroën 2CV, NSU Prinz 4, the rest is unidentifiable.

Second row, front to back
Volkswagen 1200 (Type 1, Beetle), Fiat 600, Austin/Morris Mini, Citroën 2CV, Ford Anglia Estate (105E), Peugeot 404, Fiat 600, Peugeot 403, Simca 1300/1500, unidentified car, Ford Taunus 12M (P4), Volkswagen 1200 (Type 1, Beetle), 3 unidentified cars, Renault R4, Volkswagen 1200 (Type 1, Beetle), the rest is unidentifiable.

Wednesday, 26 November 2025

1965, Film: Rotten to the Core

The British comedy film "Rotten to the Core" premiered on 14 July 1965. It was directed and written by John Boulting, with co-writing credits going to his brother, Roy Boulting. The music was composed by Michael Dress. The leading roles were played by Anton Rodgers, Charlotte Rampling, Eric Sykes, Ian Bannen, Thorley Walters, Peter Vaughan, and Dudley Sutton.

Anton Rodgers as the Duke
Charlotte Rampling as Sara Capell

Synopsis
Rogues Jelly Knight (Dudley Sutton), Scapa Flood (James Beckett), and Lennie the Dip (Kenneth Griffith) are released from prison expecting their boss, the Duke (Anton Rodgers), to have their share of the loot ready. Instead, they are met by the Duke’s girl, Sara (Charlotte Rampling), who informs them that the Duke is dead and that the money was spent on nursing care. However, they soon discover that the Duke is very much alive and running the Hope Springs Nature Clinic…

Kenneth Griffith as Lenny the Dip, James Beckett as Scapa Flood and
Dudley Sutton as Jelly Knight
Ian Bannen as Lt. Percy Vine

Main cast

  • Anton Rodgers as the Duke
  • Charlotte Rampling as Sara Capell
  • Eric Sykes as William Hunt
  • Ian Bannen as Lt. Percy Vine
  • Thorley Walters as Chief Constable Preston
  • Peter Vaughan as Sir Henry Capell
  • Dudley Sutton as Jelly Knight
  • Kenneth Griffith as Lenny the Dip
  • James Beckett as Scapa Flood
  • Victor Maddern as Anxious O'Toole
  • Avis Bunnage as Countess de Wett
  • Frank Jarvis as Moby
  • Raymond Huntley as prison governor
  • Dandy Nichols as woman in cemetery
Eric Sykes as William Hunt
Thorley Walters as Chief Constable Preston

Trivia

  • It was Charlotte Rampling’s first credited role. Prior to this, she had appeared uncredited in "A Hard Day’s Night" (1964) and "The Knack... and How to Get It" (1965).
  • The film received a BAFTA nomination for production design, credited to Alex Vetchinsky.
Peter Vaughan as Sir Henry Capell
Charlotte Rampling as Sara Capell

Monday, 24 November 2025

1964, Music: Belgian Single Charts 01/12/1964

N° 20
Freddy – Vergangen vergessen vorüber

- Country: Austria
- Music/Lyrics: Lotar Olias, Walter Rothenburg
- Highest Position: N° 20
- Weeks in the charts: 4
- Video clip

N° 19
Willy Williams – Oh! Carina

- Country: Belgium
- Music/Lyrics: A. Vano, Harry Frékin, Willy Williams
- Highest Position: N° 19
- Weeks in the charts: 4
- Video clip

N° 18
Robert Cogoi – Quand le soleil dit bonjour aux montagnes

- Country: Belgium
- Music/Lyrics: Larry Vincent, Harry Pease, Lucille Starr
- Highest Position: N° 18
- Weeks in the charts: 4
- Video clip

N° 17
Alain Barrière – Ma vie

- Country: France
- Music/Lyrics: Alain Barrière
- Highest Position: N° 1
- Weeks in the charts: 20
- Video clip

N° 16
Bobby Solo – Adios muchacho Good Bye

- Country: Italy / West Germany
- Music/Lyrics: Karl Götz, Heinz Schumacher
- Highest Position: N° 16
- Weeks in the charts: 4
- Video clip

N° 15
Claude François – J'y pense et puis j'oublie

- Country: France
- Music/Lyrics: Vline Buggy, Bill Anderson
- Highest Position: N° 9
- Weeks in the charts: 8
- Video clip

N° 14
The Supremes – Baby Love

- Country: France
- Music/Lyrics: Lamont Dozier, Eddie Holland, Brian Holland
- Highest Position: N° 13
- Weeks in the charts: 12
- Video clip

N° 13
Rocco Granata – Noordzeestrand

- Country: Belgium
- Music/Lyrics: Simon Kraning, Dico van der Meer
- Highest Position: N° 9
- Weeks in the charts: 16
- Video clip

N° 12
The Rolling Stones – Time Is On My Side

- Country: UK
- Music/Lyrics: Norman Meade, Jimmy Norman
- Highest Position: N° 5
- Weeks in the charts: 12
- Video clip

N° 11
John Foster – Amore scusami

- Country: Italy
- Music/Lyrics: Vito Pallavicini, Gino Mescoli
- Highest Position: N° 11
- Weeks in the charts: 8
- Video clip

N° 10
Will Tura – Een oude kerstmiskaart

- Country: Belgium
- Music/Lyrics: van Aleda, Nelly Byl, Vaughn Horton
- Highest Position: N° 10
- Weeks in the charts: 8
- Video clip

N° 9
Adamo – Les filles du bord de mer

- Country: Belgium
- Music/Lyrics: Salvatore Adamo
- Highest Position: N° 7
- Weeks in the charts: 16
- Video clip

N° 8
Henri Salvador – Ma pipe

- Country: France
- Music/Lyrics: Luther Dixon, Bernard Michel
- Highest Position: N° 8
- Weeks in the charts: 12
- Video clip

N° 7
Charles Aznavour – Que c'est triste Venise

- Country: France
- Music/Lyrics: Charles Aznavour, Françoise Dorin
- Highest Position: N° 7
- Weeks in the charts: 12
- Video clip

N° 6
John Larry – Waarom (kan ik jou niet vergeten)

- Country: Belgium
- Music/Lyrics: Jack Tubor, Marc Gysen
- Highest Position: N° 4
- Weeks in the charts: 12
- Video clip

N° 5
Elvis Presley – Ain't That Loving You Baby

- Country: USA
- Music/Lyrics: Clyde Otis, Ivory Joe Hunter
- Highest Position: N° 5
- Weeks in the charts: 12
- Video clip

N° 4
Dean Martin – The Door Is Still Open To My Heart

- Country: USA
- Music/Lyrics: Chuck Willis
- Highest Position: N° 4
- Weeks in the charts: 16
- Video clip

N° 3
The Rolling Stones – Tell Me

- Country: UK
- Music/Lyrics: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards
- Highest Position: N° 1
- Weeks in the charts: 20
- Video clip

N° 2
Roy Orbison – Oh, Pretty Woman

- Country: USA
- Music/Lyrics: Roy Orbison, Bill Dees
- Highest Position: N° 1
- Weeks in the charts: 22
- Video clip

N° 1
Adamo – Dolce Paola

- Country: Belgium
- Music/Lyrics: Salvatore Adamo
- Highest Position: N° 1
- Weeks in the charts: 31
- Video clip

Saturday, 22 November 2025

1963, Car Spotting: Grote Markt, Goes, Netherlands

Left to right

First row, front to back
Opel Kapitän (P2), Vauxhall Victor (F), Ford Anglia (105E), Opel (Olympia) Rekord (P1), Vauxhall Victor (FB), 5 unidentified cars.

Second row, front to back
Chevrolet 150 / Bel Air (1955), Opel Kapitän (1951-1953), Opel (Olympia) Rekord Van (P1), Simca 1000, Opel Kapitän (1953–1958), Chevrolet 150 / Bel Air (1955), Ford Taunus 17M (P3, Bathtub Taunus), Opel (Olympia) Rekord (P1), unidentified car, unidentified car, unidentified car, Austin Cambridge Mk II (A55), Ford Anglia (105E), Simca Aronde Élysée / Montlhéry (P60), Volkswagen 1100 / 1200 (Type 1, Beetle), Volkswagen 1500 / 1600 (Type 3), Chevrolet 150 / Bel Air (1956), DKW Junior, unidentified American car, unidentified car, unidentified car, Ford Taunus 17M (P3, Bathtub Taunus), Opel Rekord (P2), Renault Dauphine, DAF Daffodil, Ford Consul Mark II (204E), Fiat 1300, 2 unidentified cars, Ford Fordor Sedan (1955).

Third row is unidentifiable

Fourth row (in front of the buildings), front to back
Ford Thames Van (400E), Volkswagen 1100 / 1200 (Type 1, Beetle), Volkswagen 1100 / 1200 (Type 1, Beetle), Volkswagen 1100 / 1200 (Type 1, Beetle).

Wednesday, 19 November 2025

1962, Fashion: Vogue, What To Wear With Your New Boots (USA, 1 October)

Brown Leather Boots / Black Suede Boots
Black Leather Boots / Black Suede Boots
The Cropped Jacket Suit / City Planning Coat
Civet Lined Coat / Three Quarter Coat