This Day in History | 1997 BBC TV newsman turns politician

The newsman-turned-political candidate is campaigning as an independent, although he has been encouraged to stand by both Labour and the Liberal Democrats. Local Conservatives gave their backing tonight to Mr Hamilton,

This Day in History | 1978 Carter delays N-bomb production

The bomb - properly called an Enhanced Radiation Weapon or ERW - is a specialised thermonuclear weapon which produces a minimal blast but releases large amounts of lethal radiation. It is

This Day in History | 1989 Dockers’ ‘jobs for life’ scrapped

Employment Secretary Norman Fowler told MPs the National Dock Labour Scheme (NDLS) had become “a total anachronism” which stood in the way of a modern and efficient ports’ industry. Mr Fowler

This Day in History | 1968 Martin Luther King shot dead

Dr King was shot dead in the southern US city of Memphis, Tennessee, where he was to lead a march of sanitation workers protesting against low wages and poor working

This Day in History | 2001 Ex-Yugoslav leader arrested after siege

The news came shortly after five single shots and a burst of automatic gun fire were heard at Mr Milosevic’s home where he had been surrounded by police for nearly

This Day in History | 1959 Dalai Lama escapes to India

There had been no news of his safety or whereabouts since he left Lhasa on 17 March with an entourage of 20 men, including six Cabinet ministers. Many thought he had

This Day in History | 1951 Rosenbergs guilty of espionage

Julius Rosenberg, 33, and his 35-year-old wife, Ethel, were accused of stealing technical information from the atom research centre in Los Alamos and turning it over to the KGB. A radar

This Day in History | 1971 Manson sent to gas chamber

They were found guilty of the August 1969 murders of seven people and one unborn child at the beginning of the year. Their victims included eight-months pregnant actress Sharon Tate -

This Day in History | 2000 Trimble narrowly wins leadership challenge

Mr Trimble needed a clear victory over his rival, the Rev Martin Smyth, to give him authority to handle the peace process but he only secured 57% of the votes

This Day in History | 1992 Punch ends 150 years of satire

The decision ends a publishing tradition dating back almost 151 years. It is expected to publish its final issue on 8 April after circulation plummeted from highs of 175,000 sales in

This Day in History | 1981 New measures to contain farm disease

The move follows Sunday’s slaughter of 400 infected animals on the Isle of Wight and last week’s discovery, the first in Britain for 13 years, of infected animals on Jersey. The

This Day in History | 2002 Woman granted ‘right to die’

The judge in the case then urged her to reconsider her decision. The 43-year-old woman, known as Miss B after she was granted anonymity, watched via a video-link from her hospital

This Day in History | 1963 Train drives itself

The trains, which operate without a driver, are currently undergoing a series of trials commissioned by the Ministry of Transport before passengers are allowed on board. But the public has the

This Day in History | 1950 Government falls as Belgians vote for king

Sunday’s vote showed a narrow majority of 57.7% of votes in favour of the king being allowed back from Switzerland. But the result highlighted sharp divisions within the country and

This Day in History | 1995 Killer Ronnie Kray dies

Police said 61-year-old Ronnie died at 0907 GMT after being transferred to Wexham Park hospital, Slough, from a hospital in Ascot. The man, once part of the infamous gang “The Firm”,

This Day in History | 1953 Marshal Tito makes historic visit to London

The Duke of Edinburgh, Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden greeted him at Westminster at the start of his five-day visit. He arrived by sea from Yugoslavia in

This Day in History | 1974 Architect jailed over corruption

Poulson, who was found guilty of conspiracy to make or receive corrupt gifts, admitted that cash or presents worth £30,000 had changed hands, but had denied corruption. Leeds Crown Court was

This Day in History | 1960 Radio telescope makes space history

The previous record, about 290,000 miles, was set by the Soviet satellite Lunik III, which photographed the back of the Moon last year. Jodrell first made contact with Pioneer V after

This Day in History | 1977 Roman Polanski charged with rape

The 43-year-old, who is out on bail, will appear in a Los Angeles court next week. He could receive a prison sentence of up to 50 years if he is found

This Day in History | 1990 Observer ‘spy’ sentenced to die

He has been convicted of spying for Israel while working on a story about an explosion at a weapons complex 30 miles (48km) south of the capital. The British nurse, Daphne

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