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King Faisal 1975: Saudi's King Faisal assassinated

King Faisal of Saudi Arabia has died after a gun attack despite the efforts of doctors to keep him alive.


1975: National Front rallies against Europe
Members of an extreme right-wing UK party, flanked by 2,000 police officers, march through north London protesting against integration with Europe.

British Olympic Association votes to go to Russia for games against government wishes1980: Britain will go to Moscow Olympics
The British Olympic Association votes by a large majority to defy government requests and send athletes to the Olympic Games in Moscow.

David Trimble only narrowly stays in power after leadership challenge2000: Trimble narrowly wins leadership challenge
David Trimble narrowly beats off a challenge to his leadership of the Ulster Unionist Party.

Ski jump on Hampstead Heath1950: Ski jumpers soar over Hampstead Heath
Norway comes to North London for a ski-jumping competition complete with imported snow.

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