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Israeli soldiers celebrate 1967: Israel launches attack on Egypt

Israeli forces launch a pre-emptive strike on Egypt prompting Arab allies to get involved in a ground and air battle.


John Profumo1963: Profumo resigns over sex scandal
Secretary of State for War, John Profumo, resigns admitting he lied to Parliament about his relationship with a call girl.

Allied tanks with Coliseum in background1944: Celebrations as Rome is liberated
The people of Rome crowd onto the streets to welcome the victorious Allied troops.

Senator Robert Kennedy1968: Robert Kennedy injured in shooting
Senator Robert Kennedy is shot and seriously wounded shortly after giving a victory speech in a Los Angeles hotel.

Edward, Duke of Windsor1972: Duke of Windsor laid to rest
World leaders attend the funeral in Windsor of the former King of Britain who abdicated in 1936.

1989: Election boost for Solidarity
Initial results suggest Poland's Solidarity party will claim a remarkable success in the country's elections.

1992: Huge rise in water disconnections
New figures show the number of people having their water supplies cut off for failing to pay their bills has almost trebled in a year.
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