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1991: US accuses Libyans of Lockerbie bombing
America demands Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi hand over Libyan intelligence officers indicted over the Lockerbie bombing.
1973: IRA gang convicted of London bombings
Two women and six men are found guilty of exploding car bombs outside the Old Bailey and Scotland Yard.
1977: Firefighters strike over pay claim
Firefighters claim widespread support for their first national strike, over a 30% pay demand.
1973: Crowds cheer marriage of Princess Anne
The wedding of the Queen's only daughter, Princess Anne, takes place at Westminster Abbey.
2000: Fuel protesters rally for tax cut
Convoys of lorries and tractors have converged on London and Edinburgh to mark the 60-day deadline for government action to cut fuel tax.
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1983: England fans rampage in Luxembourg
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