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1980 - The SAS storm the Iranian embassy in London, killing 4 terrorists; 19 hostages were freed. 1981 - Riots took place in Northern Ireland following the death of IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands. Born today: 1943 - Michael Palin, Python 1950 - Mary Hopkin, singer 1957 - Richard E Grant, actor Died today: 1821 - Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France

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1937 - The German zeppelin Hindenburg caught fire while docking in New Jersey; 36 die. 1954 - Roger Bannister runs a mile in under 4 minutes. 1961 - Spurs are the 1st team to win both the FA Cup and the League Championship in a season. 1966 - Ian Brady & Myra Hindley are sentenced to life for the Moors Murders. 1976 - An earthquake strikes Friuli, Italy killing 989. 1994 - The Channel Tunnel opens. Born today: 1953 - Tony Blair, ex-PM 1953 - Graham Souness, footballer 1961 - George Clooney, actor Died today: 1991 - Wilfred Hyde White, actor 1992 - Marlene Dietrich, actress

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2009 my bike starts 1st time miracles do happen

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2009 my missus starts 1st time miracles do happen *tilts screen towards wall*

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1429 - Joan of Arc ends the Seige of Orleans. 1765 - Nelson's flagship, HMS Victory, is launched. 1840 - A tornado strikes Natchez, Mississippi killing 317. 1945 - Germany formally surrenders, ending the war in Europe. 1999 - The 1st Scottish Parliament for 300 years is elected.

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1886 - Coca-Cola invented. 1896 - The highest County Cricket score was achieved by Yorkshire against Warkwickshire - 887. 1902 - In Martinique, Mt Pelee erupts destroying the town of Saint-Pierre and its 30,000 inhabitants. 1961 - The spy George Blake is jailed for 42 years - he escaped five years later. 1984 - The Thames Barrier is officially opened. Born today: 1926 - David Attenborough, producer 1935 - Jack Charlton, footballer 1944 - Gary Glitter, singer Died today: 1982 - Gilles Villeneuve, racing driver 1988 - Robert A Heinlein, sci-fi writer 1994 - George Peppard, actor 1999 - Dirk Bogarde, actor

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9th 1904 - The City of Truro becomes 1st loco to exceed 100mph. 1941 - The German sub U110, carrying the Enigma coding machine, is captured by the Royal Navy. 1955 - The Muppets debut on a local US TV show. 1987 - A Polish plane crashes on takeoff in Warsaw killing 183. Born today: 1920 - Richard Adams, author 1934 - Alan Bennett, playwright 1936 - Albert Finney, actor 1936 - Glenda Jackson, actress

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1857 - Sepoys revolt at Meerut starting the Indian Mutiny. 1941 - Rudolf Hess parachutes into Scotland in a peace attempt. 1941 - The worst night of the Blitz, 1,500 die. 1969 - Battle of Hamburger Hill. 1993 - A fire at the Kader toy factory in Thailand kills 188. Born today: 1933 - Barbara Taylor Bradford, author 1944 - Maureen Lipman, actress 1946 - Donovan, musician 1960 - Bono, singer 1968 - Al Murray, comedian

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1812 - PM Spencer Percival is assassignated in the House of Commons. 1949 - Siam changes its name to Thailand. 1953 - A tornado in Waco, Texas kills 114. 1960 - The 1st contraceptive pill is made available. 1985 - Over 50 spectators die in a stand fire during a match at Bradford City FC. 1997 - IBM Deep Blue becomes 1st computer to beat a world champion chess player (Garry Kasparov). Born today: 1950 - Jeremy Paxman, TV presenter 1964 - John Parrott, snooker player Died today: 1981 - Bob Marley, musician 1988 - Kim Philby, spy 2001 - Douglas Adams, author

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1890 - 1st County Championship cricket match; Yorks beat Glos by 8 wickets. 1926 - The TUC call off the General Strike. 1969 - The voting age is lowered from 21 to 18. Born today: 1937 - Susan Hampshire, actress 1968 - Catherine Tate, comedian Died today: 1889 - John Cadbury, chocolate maker 2001 - Perry Como, singer

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1912 - The Royal Flying Corp (now the RAF) was established. 1943 - The German Africa Korp surrender to the Allies. 1972 - The Playtown Cabaret Club in Osaka, Japan catches fire. Most emergency exits are locked; 118 die. 1995 - A British mother (Alison Hargreaves, aged 33) became the first woman to conquer Everest without oxygen or the help of sherpas. 1996 - Storms in Bangladesh kill over 600. 2000 - A fireworks factory in Holland explodes; 22 die, 950 injured. Born today: 1937 - Trevor Bayliss, inventor 1941 - Joe Brown, singer 1949 - Zoe Wanamaker, actress 1950 - Stevie Wonder, musician 1956 - Richard Madeley, TV presenter 1965 - Tasmin Little, violinist Died today: 1961 - Gary Cooper, actor 1972 - Dan Blocker, aka 'Hoss Cartwright', actor

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1779 - 'The Oaks' is 1st run, at Epsom. 1796 Edward Jenner became the first British physician to carry out a successful vaccination; on an eight year old boy against smallpox. His pioneering work laid the foundation for modern immunology techniques. 1889 - The NSPCC is launched. 1894 - Blackpool Tower Circus is opened. 1921 - The British Legion is founded. 1939 - Lina Medina becomes the world's youngest mother, aged just five. Born today: 1944 - George Lucas, film director 1969 - Kate Blanchett, actress 1976 - Martine McCutcheon, actress Died today: 1919 - H J Heinz, beanz maker 1925 - H Rider Haggard, author 1936 - Edmund Allenby, British general 1954 - Heinz Guderian, German general 1987 - Rita Hayworth, actress 1998 - Frank Sinatra, singer 2003 - Robert Stack, actor

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1718 - 1st machine-gun patented by James Puckle. 1905 - Las Vegas was founded. 1929 - 1st international footy match; Spain 4 England 3. 1957 - Britain's 1st H-Bomb exploded on Christmas Island. Born today: 1953 - Mike Oldfield, composer Died today: 1995 - Eric Porter, actor

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1843 - 1st major wagon train (1000 peeps) sets off on the Oregon Trail. 1929 - In Hollywood, the 1st Academy Awards are doled out. 1943 - The 'Dambusters' breach 3 German dams using Barnes Wallis's 'bouncing bombs'. 1975 - Junko Tabei becomes the 1st woman to reach the summit of Mt Everest. 2001 - John Prescott punches an egg-thrower during a visit to Rhyl. Born today: 1936 - Roy Hudd, comedian 1948 - Judy Finnegan, TV presenter 1953 - Pierce Brosnan, actor 1955 - Olga Korbut, gymnast 1955 - Hazel O'Connor, singer 1955 - Debra Winger, actress 1966 - Janet Jackson, singer Died today: 1957 - Eliot Ness, FBI agent 1990 - Sammy Davis Jr., entertainer 1990 - Jim Henson, puppeteer

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17th 1900 - the Relief of Mafeking. 1970 - Thor Heyerdahl sails the Atlantic in Ra II. 1984 - Prince Charles calls an addition to the National Gallery a 'monstrous carbuncle'. Born today: 1936 - Dennis Hopper, actor 1956 - Sugar Ray Leonard, boxer 1961 - Enya, singer

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1152 - Eleanor of Aquitaine marries Henry Plantagenet (Henry II). Their sons become Richard the Lionheart & Prince John. 1804 - Napoleon Bonaparte is proclaimed Emperor of France. 1882 - The Eddystone Lighthouse is officially opened. 1987 - Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' is published. 1944 - Monte Casino falls to the Allies. 1969 - Graham Hill wins a record 5th Monaco Grand Prix. 1980 - Mount St Helens erupts; 57 die. Born today: 1942 - Nobby Stiles, footballer 1949 - Rick Wakeman, musician 1958 - Toyah Willcox, singer 1995 - Kieran, son of XK

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hope you had a good day with son on his birthday XK.... Happy birthday Kieran..... When he hits 24 XK, like mine was yesterday, thats when it makes you feel old!!!!!!

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Nah cw it don't make you feel old it makes you realise how young you must have been when you had your family, my daughter is 30 0n Thursday. ( I was 48 when I had her)

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happy birthday Kieran

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Cg----I feel like your profile age at the moment!!!! Might have to borrow your knitting needles soon..

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