Autographs
Hemingway’s Marlene Dietrich letter reaches $19,000
Ernest Hemingway and Marlene Dietrich first met in 1934
Profiles In History memorabilia auction makes stars of McQueen and Monroe
Steve's racing overalls and Marilyn's invite to JFK's birthday bash fared well at Profiles In History
Today in History... McCartney makes his live debut with Wings
July 9, 1972: Paul McCartney begins touring with new band Wings, signalling the end of the Beatles
Today in History... Michael Jackson marries Lisa-Marie Presley
May 26, 1994: the world's most eccentric pop star marries the daughter of Elvis 'The King' Presley
Today in History... Love 'em Do, The Beatles' debut LP is released
And a rare, signed McCartney letter written during the landmark album's recording sessions is for sale...
Today in History... Sir Paul McCartney is knighted
March 11, 1997: Arise Sir Paul... The ex-Beatle gets his Knights Bachelor at Buckingham Palace
Today in History... Britain announces its atomic bomb
February 26, 1952: Winston Churchill reveals that Britain has constructed a controversial weapon
Today in History... Charles & Diana's engagement is announced
February 24, 1981: a modern fairytale begins as Lady Diana Spencer prepares to marry her Prince
Today in History... Winston Churchill makes his first speech
February 18, 1901: Britain's great WW2 leader stands up in Parliament for the first time
Today in History... The last original Peanuts cartoon is printed
February 13, 2000: A day after Charles M Schulz dies his world famous creation decorates its last newspaper
Today in history... The Beatles' first live US TV appearance
February 9, 1964: Beatlemania sweeps Stateside as 73m people watch them on The Ed Sullivan Show
