| 1989 - | Nigel Lawson resigned over differences with PM Margaret Thatchers economic adviser, Sir Alan Walters |
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| 1989 - | The re-built Globe Theatre in London reopened for the first time in 350 years |
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| 1987 - | In London's dockland, the City Airport was opened for short take off and landing aircraft |
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| 1985 - | A US infant, known as Baby Fae, was given a baboon`s heart to replace her malformed one |
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| 1972 - | Igor Sikorsky, US aeronautical engineer, died |
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| 1956 - | The UN`s International Atomic Energy Agency was formed |
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| 1929 - | T W Evans of Miami, Florida, became the first woman to give birth aboard an aircraft |
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| 1912 - | The Woolwich tunnel, under the Thames, was opened |
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| 1911 - | Phila As beat NY Giants, 4 games to 2 in 8th World Series |
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| 1907 - | The Territorial Army was formed by the Secretary of State for War, Richard Haldane |
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| 1905 - | Union of Sweden and Norway ends |
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| 1905 - | 1st Soviet (workers council) formed, St Petersburg, Russia |
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| 1903 - | Yerba Buena is 1st Key System ferry to cross SF Bay |
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| 1901 - | 1st use of getaway car occurs after holding up a shop in Paris |
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| 1900 - | After 4 years of work, 1st section of NY subway opens |
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| 1863 - | The English Football Association was formed |
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