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1976: Iceland and Britain clash at sea
A British naval frigate is involved in another collision with an Icelandic gunboat in the Atlantic.
1990: Leaning Tower of Pisa closed to public
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is closed to the public for the first time in its history amid safety fears.
1980: Gandhi returned by landslide vote
Indians vote Indira Gandhi back into power - less than three years after rejecting her "emergency dictatorship".
1965: Krays in custody over menace charge
Identical twin brothers Ronald and Reginald Kray are in custody charged in connection with running a protection racket.
2000: Aitken freed from prison early
Former Cabinet minister Jonathan Aitken is released from jail after serving less than half of his 18-month sentence.
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1967: Campbell killed during record attempt
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1994: Mystery assailant attacks top US skater
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1989: Dozens die as plane crashes on motorway
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1986: Heseltine quits over Westland
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1991: Last ditch efforts to avoid Gulf War
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