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Milkman delivering through wreckage1940: London blitzed by German bombers

The German airforce unleashes a wave of heavy bombing raids on London, killing hundreds of civilians and injuring many more.


Marchers at Ciskei run for cover (AP)1992: Troops kill 24 at ANC rally
At least 24 people are killed and 150 injured when soldiers fire on an African National Congress demonstration in South Africa.

General Mohammed Neguib1952: Egyptian army ousts prime minister
Following the recent coup in Egypt, General Mohammed Neguib forces Aly Maher out of office and assumes control himself.

James Callaghan1978: Callaghan accused of running scared
The UK Prime Minister announces he will not call an election this autumn, prompting criticism from the Opposition.

Petri dish of bio-culture1984: Epidemic 'spreads to second hospital'
Three more people die in the food poisoning epidemic at hospitals in Yorkshire, bringing the total number of deaths to 22.

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