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1964: Three civil rights activists found dead
FBI agents uncover the bodies of three missing civil rights workers at a dam near Philadelphia, Mississippi.
1987: Moors murderer claims more killings
Moors murderer Ian Brady claims he was involved in another five killings.
2002: Police 'concerned' for missing girls
Police in Cambridgeshire say they are "extremely concerned" over the disappearance of two 10-year-old schoolgirls.
1972: Governor Wallace's attacker jailed
The man who tried to assassinate Governor George Wallace is sentenced to 63 years in jail.
2000: Queen Mother celebrates centenary
Celebrations take place all over the United Kingdom to mark the 100th birthday of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.
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