Day By Day : July 7 - 13
July71968
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Broadcast: July 7, 2008, 3mins Anti-racialist marchers clash with Enoch Powell supporters in Whitehall, leading to 23 arrests; meanwhile in Hyde Park 5,000 protest to "Legalise Pot"
July81968
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Broadcast: July 8, 2008, 3mins The Bank of England announces a large international loan to stave off financial problems.
July91968
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Broadcast: July 9, 2008, 3mins Australian police continue to lay siege to Sydney gunman Wally Mellish who, among other demands, insists on marrying his hostage girlfriend.
July101968
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Broadcast: July 10, 2008, 3mins Guitarist and vocalist Eric Clapton announces the break up of Cream because of a "loss in direction".
July111968
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Broadcast: July 11, 2008, 3mins Singer Frankie Vaughan becomes an unlikely mediator between violent Glasgow youth gangs.
July121968
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Broadcast: July 12, 2008, 3mins Southampton busmen protest against pay freezes with a go slow campaign.
July131968
On this day
Broadcast: July 13, 2008, 3mins Seatbelt laws come into effect leaving 100,000 car owners driving illegally.
