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Milkman delivering through wreckage Image 1940: London blitzed by German bombers

The German airforce unleashes a wave of heavy bombing raids on London, killing hundreds of civilians and injuring many more.
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Marchers at Ciskei run for cover (AP) Image 1992: Troops kill 24 at ANC rally
At least 24 people are killed and 150 injured when soldiers fire on an African National Congress demonstration in South Africa.
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General Mohammed Neguib Image 1952: Egyptian army ousts prime minister
Following the recent coup in Egypt, General Mohammed Neguib forces Aly Maher out of office and assumes control himself.
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James Callaghan Image 1978: Callaghan accused of running scared
The UK Prime Minister announces he will not call an election this autumn, prompting criticism from the Opposition.
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Petri dish of bio-culture Image 1984: Epidemic 'spreads to second hospital'
Three more people die in the food poisoning epidemic at hospitals in Yorkshire, bringing the total number of deaths to 22.
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4 September
Top Story 1997: Suicide bombings put peace visit in doubt
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5 September
Top Story 1975: London Hilton bombed
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6 September
Top Story 1997: Diana's funeral watched by millions
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8 September
Top Story 1943: Italy's surrender announced
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9 September
Top Story 1971: British diplomat freed after eight months
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10 September
Top Story 1973: Bomb blasts rock central London
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