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1964: President Johnson signs Civil Rights Bill
The Civil Rights Bill - one of the most important piece of legislation in American history - becomes law.
2005: Millions rock to Live8 message
The world's biggest music stars unite in concerts around the globe to press political leaders to tackle poverty in Africa.
2001: Dando killer jailed for life
Barry George is sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of television presenter Jill Dando.
1987: Brady to help search for Moors victims
Moors murderer Ian Brady offers to assist police searches of Saddleworth Moor for the first time since his conviction.
1992: IRA murders 'informers'
The IRA admits killing three men found by the army at different roadsides in south Armagh.
1970: Police snatch London gun cache
Police seize a large cache of arms in west London in one of the biggest raids in Britain for years.
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