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George Bush and wife Laura2004: George W Bush wins second term

George W Bush is elected president of the United States for the second time, beating his Democratic rival by a comfortable margin.


Laika, the Russian space dog in her capsule1957: Russians launch dog into space
The Soviet Union sends the first ever living creature into the cosmos aboard Sputnik II.

Queen Elizabeth formally launches production of BP's Forties oil field1975: North Sea oil begins to flow
The Queen has formally begun the operation of the UK's first oil pipeline at a �500,000 ceremony in Scotland.

Lyndon B Johnson1964: Election triumph for Lyndon B Johnson
Lyndon B Johnson, who took over after President Kennedy's assassination, wins the White House race.

Rainbow Warrior1985: Agents plead guilty in Rainbow Warrior trial
Two French secret service agents change pleas to guilty over the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior.

1997: Angry truckers blockade French ports
Thousands of lorries are at a standstill in France as striking drivers form roadblocks around the country.
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Top Story1952: Landslide victory for Eisenhower
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