Aberfan survivors share memories 60 years after the disaster

BBC and Guardian coverage revisits survivors' memories of the 1966 Aberfan disaster, marking 60 years. Google Trends shows the Royal Family paying respects to the 'most tragic of days imaginable'.

Timeline

1. 20 Oct, 09:00 UTCGuardian reports Aberfan fighting to preserve memory
2. 22 Oct, 13:50 UTCBBC covers survivors' memories 60 years on
3. 22 Oct, 13:50 UTCRoyal Family pays respects to Aberfan victims
4. 22 Oct, 14:39 UTCReached #1 on TrendHeat

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• ‘I survived for a reason’: Aberfan fights to preserve memory of disaster 60 years onThe Guardian
• Prince William and King Charles Traveled Separately to a Rare Joint Royal EngagementPeople.com
• The Tragedy Queen Elizabeth Wished She’d Responded to Sooner, 60 Years LaterYahoo