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1980: Green light for breakfast television
A shake-up of broadcasting franchises paves the way for breakfast television.
2003: Britain gives go-ahead for 'sky marshals'
The British Government announces plans to tighten airline security by allowing armed guards on some British flights to the USA.
1993: Mafia link in cocaine haul
British customs officials seize �70m of Colombian cocaine thought to be linked to the Mafia.
1957: Foot-and-mouth shuts down abattoir
One of Britain's largest abattoirs closes down after foot-and-mouth disease is found in cattle waiting to be slaughtered.
1979: Tay Bridge rail disaster remembered
Passengers retrace a fatal journey on the 100th anniversary of a train plunging from the Tay Bridge into icy waters.
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1989: Romania's 'first couple' executed
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2004: Thousands die in Asian tsunami
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1965: Sea Gem oil rig collapses
29 December
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1998: Six die as huge waves smash into yachts
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1994: Gunman kills two women at abortion clinic
31 December
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1964: Campbell speeds to double record
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