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1976: Chinese earthquake kills hundreds of thousands
More than 200,000 people are feared dead after an 8.3 magnitude earthquake hits China.

2005: IRA declares end to armed struggle
The IRA formally orders an end to its armed campaign and says it will pursue exclusively peaceful means.

2000: Last prisoners leave the Maze
Nearly 80 men imprisoned for terrorist offences are freed from the Maze prison in Northern Ireland.

1965: US orders 50,000 troops to Vietnam
President Johnson commits a further 50,000 US troops to the conflict in Vietnam.

1972: National dock strike begins
Thousands of British dockers begin an official strike to safeguard jobs.

1988: Ashdown to lead Britain's third party
The MP for Yeovil, Paddy Ashdown, is elected the first leader of the new Social and Liberal Democrat Party.

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25 July
Top Story: 2000: Concorde crash kills 113

26 July
Top Story: 1956: Egypt seizes Suez Canal

27 July
Top Story: 1996: Bomb rocks Atlanta Olympics

29 July
Top Story: 1981: Charles and Diana marry

30 July
Top Story: 1986: Parents appeal for missing agent

31 July
Top Story: 1991: Superpowers to cut nuclear warheads

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