This Day in History | 1950 Acclaimed author George Orwell dies

Until the last, news had been positive and it was hoped Mr Orwell was improving. On Friday morning he had a long talk with a friend about his plans for the

This Day in History | 2002 Camp X-Ray pictures spark outrage

The Pentagon has released the pictures showing the detainees kneeling and subjected to sensory deprivation on their arrival at Camp X-Ray, which is housed in a military base at Guantanamo

This Day in History | 2001 ‘Internet twins’ taken into care

The girls were staying with British couple Alan and Judith Kilshaw who say they paid £8,000 to adopt the girls over the internet. The Kilshaws now plan to fight for

This Day in History | 1991 Iraqi Scud missiles hit Israel

Israel’s largest city, Tel Aviv, and Haifa, its main seaport, were hit in the attacks, which began at 0300 local time (0100 GMT), when most residents were asleep. Reports from Tel

This Day in History | 1982 Mark Thatcher found safe and well

The 29-year-old and two team-mates were taking part in the Paris-Dakar rally when they lost their way and the car they were driving broke down. They were last seen on 10

This Day in History | 1975 Heiress Lesley Whittle kidnapped

Lesley Whittle, left £82,000 in her father’s will, was snatched from her bed at the family home in Highley. Her mother was asleep in the house at the time. Police were called

This Day in History | 1993 Allies bomb Iraq

The Iraqis have repeatedly breached the “no-fly zone” set up after the Gulf War - which began almost two years ago - and made a number of military raids over

This Day in History | 1998 100 die in massacre in Algeria

The latest violence follows a series of massacres in north-­west Algeria since the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. It is thought the attacks happened shortly after evening prayers. Homemade

This Day in History | 1962 Thousands killed in Peru landslide

Last night millions of tons of snow, rocks, mud and debris tumbled down the extinct volcano of Huascaran, Peru’s highest mountain in the Andes range. The village of Ranrahirca and its

This Day in History | 1961 French vote for Algerian freedom

The result was a clear majority for self-determination, with 75% voting in favour. In Algeria, a slightly lower percentage - 69% - voted in favour. More than 40% of the electorate

This Day in History | 1976 Iceland and Britain clash at sea

HMS Andromeda was dented when the gunboat, Thor, sailed close to the bow. Thor sustained a hole in its hull. British defence officials said the collision represented a “deliberate attack” on

This Day in History | 1994 Mystery assailant attacks top US skater

The 24-year-old skater was forced to withdraw from the US national championships in Detroit after the incident, which left her with severe bruising to her right knee. The competition was expected

This Day in History | 1952 Churchill renews ‘special relationship’

He arrived in New York on board the liner Queen Mary earlier today and was welcomed by Mayor Impelliterri before being taken to Long Island for a flight to Washington. Mr

This Day in History | 1999 Putin takes over as Yeltsin resigns

Mr Yeltsin made the shock announcement live on Russian television and said Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will take over as acting president, with elections now due to take place on

This Day in History | 1971 Iranians deported from Iraq

It is unclear whether the figures from the Iranian Red Lion and Sun (Red Cross) Society also include previous deportations over the past weeks and months. An Iranian Government spokesman today

This Day in History | 1998 Six die as huge waves smash into yachts

British Olympic yachtsman Glyn Charles is missing presumed dead after his safety harness snapped in winds of up to 144km/h, with waves of 12m high reported by sailors in the

This Day in History | 2003 Britain gives go-ahead for ‘sky marshals’

Home Secretary David Blunkett and Transport Secretary Alistair Darling said the move was a “responsible and prudent step” in response to the heightened state of alert in the US and

This Day in History | 2000 Madonna weds her Guy

Journalists and members of the public were kept well away from the heavily guarded Skibo Castle near Dornoch in Sutherland. Among those on the star-studded guest list were Sting, dressed

This Day in History | 1989 Labour’s union U-turn

The Labour Party has abandoned its policy on trade union closed shops in line with European legislation. The decision is seen by many to be a move away from the party’s

This Day in History | 1942 Britain condemns massacre of Jews

Mr Eden also read out a United Nations declaration condemning “this bestial policy”. He said news of German atrocities sent in by the Polish Government and widely reported in the press

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