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1976: Chinese earthquake kills hundreds of thousands
More than 200,000 people are feared dead after an 8.3 magnitude earthquake hits China.
2005: IRA declares end to armed struggle
The IRA formally orders an end to its armed campaign and says it will pursue exclusively peaceful means.
2000: Last prisoners leave the Maze
Nearly 80 men imprisoned for terrorist offences are freed from the Maze prison in Northern Ireland.
1965: US orders 50,000 troops to Vietnam
President Johnson commits a further 50,000 US troops to the conflict in Vietnam.
1972: National dock strike begins
Thousands of British dockers begin an official strike to safeguard jobs.
1988: Ashdown to lead Britain's third party
The MP for Yeovil, Paddy Ashdown, is elected the first leader of the new Social and Liberal Democrat Party.
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1956: Egypt seizes Suez Canal
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1996: Bomb rocks Atlanta Olympics
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1981: Charles and Diana marry
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1986: Parents appeal for missing agent
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1991: Superpowers to cut nuclear warheads
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