Miners in the South African diamond mines went on strike
1981
Riots between the police and youths took place in Toxteth
1976
Israeli forces mounted an attack on Entebee airport to free hostages
1968
Alec Rose reached Portsmouth after sailing around the world, single handed
1946
The Philippine Islands were granted independence by the United States
1881
Billy The Kid, the American outlaw, was shot and killed
1840
Cunard began its Atlantic crossing service
1829
Britain's first regular bus service began running in London
1776
The United States adopted the Declaration of Independence
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