16 February 1957 February 15, 2012 Author: Staff The so-called “Toddlers’ Truce”, a television close down between 6.00 pm and 7.00 pm is ended in the United Kingdom. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Hope is itself a species of happiness, and, perhaps, the chief happiness which this world affords: but, like all other pleasures immoderately enjoyed, the excesses of hope must be expiated by pain; and expectations improperly indulged must end in disappointment." Samuel Johnson — Click here for more from Samuel Johnson Related posts: 8 November 1957 22 January 1957 Categories: History Tags: 16 February, 1957