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1991: Iraqi Scud missiles hit Israel
Israel teeters on the brink of joining the Gulf War after Iraq attacks Tel Aviv and Haifa with Scud missiles. |
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1967: 'Boston Strangler' sentenced to life Albert DeSalvo, who says he murdered 13 women, is given a life sentence for assault and armed robbery. |
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1981: Nine die in New Cross house fire Nine people are killed and 20 injured in a blaze which engulfed a house early this morning in south London. |
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1963: Labour leader Hugh Gaitskell dies Labour leader Hugh Gaitskell dies after a sudden deterioration in his heart condition. |
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1972: Rhodesia's former leader arrested Garfield Todd and his daughter, Judith, are seized after violence erupts over Anglo-Rhodesian plans for independence. |
1996: Green groups join bypass battle
Six major environmental organisations add their support to the growing anti-bypass campaign in Newbury, Berkshire.
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