| Year | Item | Detail |
|---|
| 2001 |
James Bulger killers released |
The Parole Board decides that the two schoolboy murderers of James Bulger are to be released.
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| 1987 |
Fred Astaire dies |
Dancer Fred Astaire dies aged 88 |
| 1981 |
Mark Chapman pleads guilty |
Mark Chapman changes his plea to guilty and admits he murdered John Lennon in December 1980.
|
| 1969 |
Judy Garland dies |
Actress / singer Judy Garland is found dead in her home. |
| 1941 |
World War 2 - Germany invades Russia |
The German Army takes the Soviet leader Josef Stalin by surprise as it begins a massive advance on Moscow.
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| 1911 |
King George V is crowned |
King George V is crowned in Westminster Abbey. |
| 1377 |
Richard II is crowned |
King Richard II becomes King of England at the age of 10 following the death of King Edward III. |
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