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1975: TV presenter Ross McWhirter shot dead
The BBC TV presenter and co-founder of the Guinness Book of Records is killed outside his home.
1967: De Gaulle says 'non' to Britain - again
The French President, Charles de Gaulle, says he will veto Britain's application to join the Common Market for a second time.
2000: Schoolboy Damilola Taylor dies in stabbing
A 10-year-old schoolboy dies after being stabbed in the leg by a gang of hooded attackers near his home.
1990: Tories choose Major for Number 10
John Major wins the Conservatives' leadership elections, becoming Britain's new prime minister.
1961: RAF flies aid to flood-stricken Somalia
The Royal Air Force begins airlifts of supplies to the desperate flood victims in Somalia.
1985: Kinnock moves against Militant
The Liverpool district Labour Party is suspended by its national leadership after allegations that the socialist group Militant Tendency is operating within it.
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1983: �25m gold heist at Heathrow
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1990: Tearful farewell from Iron Lady
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1963: Canadian air disaster kills 118
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1995: Clinton kindles hope in Northern Ireland
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