Southampton, UK, marks its 60th city anniversary with events including ship horns, football applause, and university blog.

Southampton, UK, is celebrating its 60th anniversary of becoming a city with various events planned, including ships sounding their horns, a minute of applause at a football game, and a blog reflecting the city's connection with the University of Southampton. The city, granted city status in 1964, has undergone significant changes and has played a vital role in commerce and culture on local, regional, national, and international stages.