This date marks the 50th Anniversary of the day that sent shockwaves worldwide ... the fatal shooting
of US President, John Fitzgerald Kennedy in Dallas, Texas.
... I was a mere youth aged 19 at the time ... and clearly recall the Merseyside pop group, 'The Searchers',
happened to be making a guest appearance at Perth City Hall on that fateful evening - coincidentally, a Friday, too (I think!) - when the news came through.
... I wasn't present when the annonucement was made
- on account of my regular weekly duties as a young officer with the Boys' Brigade.