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James H Meredith, Oxford, Mississippi, October 1962 - U.S. News & World Report , Marion S Trikosko Image 1962: Mississippi race riots over first black student

Two people die and at least 75 are injured in rioting following the admission of James Meredith to the University of Mississippi.
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burnt out car, Toxteth Image 1985: Riots erupt in Toxteth and Peckham
Police close off areas of Liverpool and London tonight after outbreaks of violence and vandalism.
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Aftermath of the bombing at Jimbaran Fish Cafe, Bali Image 2005: Bombs rip through Bali restaurants
At least 26 people die and more than 50 are injured as the Indonesian resort island of Bali is hit by bomb blasts.
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Ali punching Frazier Image 1975: Muhammad Ali wins 'Thrilla in Manila'
Muhammad Ali retains the world heavyweight boxing championship after defeating Joe Frazier in their third and arguably greatest fight.
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Gamal Abdel Nasser Image 1970: Mourners killed as Nasser is buried
Dozens are crushed in crowded Cairo streets as millions of Egyptians mourn the death of President Abdel Nasser.
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1957: British public gets 'Asian Flu' vaccine
A vaccine against the strain of influenza currently sweeping around the world is made available to the British public.
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28 September
Top Story 1995: Palestinian self-rule in West Bank agreed
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Top Story 1979: Pope calls for peace in Ireland
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30 September
Top Story 1955: James Dean killed in car smash
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2 October
Top Story 1993: Hardline Communists riot in Moscow
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3 October
Top Story 1995: OJ Simpson verdict: 'Not guilty'
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4 October
Top Story 1992: El Al jumbo crashes in Amsterdam
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