5 October 1969 October 4, 2012 Author: Staff The first episode of Monty Python’s Flying Circus is shown on the BBC. Famous Words of Inspiration..."A little simplification would be the first step toward rational living, I think." Eleanor Roosevelt — Click here for more from Eleanor Roosevelt Related posts: 14 November 1969 19 November 1969 15 August 1969 5 October 1962 19 October 1956 Categories: History Tags: 1969, 5 October