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Death of Burgred King of Mercia (from 852) ...Amzn...

1761

Death of Samuel Richardson, English novelist

1776

The American Declaration of Independence was adopted.

1898

Birthday of Gertrude Lawrence, English actress

1900

Birthday of Louis Armstrong, US jazz trumpeter and singer

1927

Birthday of Gina Lollobrigida, Italian film actress

1934

Death of Marie Curie, Polish scientist

1968

Alec Rose landed at Portsmouth in Lively Lady, having sailed single-handed around the world.

1995

John Major emerged as the winner in an unprecedented parliamentary election for leadership of the ruling Conservative Party.

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