Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II was an unwavering figure in contemporary culture for nearly a century. The longest reigning monarch lived through, and was at the centre of, countless era defining moments. Ascending to the throne in 1952 at just 27, Queen Elizabeth’s coronation was the first ever to be televised, viewed by over 200 million people worldwide. We are deeply saddened to hear the news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s passing. Our most heartfelt condolences are with the Royal Family. A symbol of stability, dedication and hope, she will remain globally revered and widely beloved. The British Antarctic Survey discovers a hole in the ozone layer above Antarctica. InternationalReformer Mikhail Gorbachev comes to power as first secretary of the Soviet Communist party. He calls for 'glasnost' (openness) in Soviet life, and pursues a policy of 'perestroika' (reconstruction).