1982: British sub sinks Argentine cruiser
The General Belgrano is destroyed in a controversial move by the Royal Navy off the disputed Falklands Islands - a thousand men are believed to be on board.
1952: Comet inaugurates the jet age
The world's first ever jet airliner - the De Havilland Comet 1 - sets off from London to Johannesburg on its maiden flight
2001: Sotheby's and Christies chiefs charged
A federal jury in the USA indicts the former chairmen of the world's two largest auction houses, Sotheby's and Christies, on charges of overcharging its customers.
1969: Crackdown on student protests in US
About 200 students calling for educational reforms at Columbia University give up their sit-in after a supreme court judge issues a warrant for their arrest.
