Today in 1937 the Scottish boxer, Benny Lynch, was crowned world flyweight champion.

Recognised as probably the greatest boxer Scotland has produced, Lynch enjoyed a meteroic rise to the top of the sport. However, his fall from grace was equally spectacular. He retired after numerous problems with weight, and the rest of his life was blighted by alcoholism which eventually caused his death in 1946.

Today in 1805 the chemist Thomas Graham, was born. Graham is famous for discovering the diffusion rate of gasses, which is known as "Graham's Law". He is also called the "father of colloid chemistry", and was the author of, Elements of Chemistry.

Today's recipe: after a hard week's work, reward yourself with a taste of Tayside. Dundee cake.