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1969  British troops take over the Caribbean island Anguilla following internal political wranglings   

1969  Chicago 8 indicted in aftermath of Chicago Democratic convention   

1969  Theodor Schaefer, composer, dies at 65.   

1970  West German chancellor and East German premier Willy Brandt meet   

1971  Philadelphia 76ers outscore Cincinnati Royals 90-8 in 1 half.   

1971  Jan Greshoff, Dutch poet/author/journalist (Last Things), dies at 82.   

1972  "To Live Another Summer" closes at Helen Hayes NYC after 173 performances.   

1972  In this year, Carol Mann claims LPGA Orange Blossom Golf Classic   

1972  India and Bangladesh sign friendship treaty   

1972  Los Angeles Lakers beat Golden State Warriors, 162-99, by then record 63 points.   

1973  Dean tells Nixon, "There is a cancer growing on the Presidency"   

1974  In this year, Jefferson Starship starts their inaugural tour   

1974  Quebec brings in free dental care for all children under eight in the province.   

1974  Anne Klien, fashion designer, dies at 51   

1975  "Dr Jazz" opens at Winter Garden Theater NYC for 5 performances   

1975  Pennsylvania is inaugural state to allow girls to compete with boys in High School sports.   

1975  John A DeMott, dies at 63   

1976  Princess Margaret separates from the Earl of Snowdon, after 16 years   

1976  George Sklavos, composer, dies at 87.   

1977  "Side by Side by Sondheim" closes at Music Box NYC after 390 performances.   

1977  Jevgeni Kulikov skates world record 1000 meter (1 15.33)   

1978  50000 demonstrate in Amsterdam against neutron bomb.   

1978  In this year, Sally Little claims LPGA Kathryn Crosby/Honda Civic Golf Classic   

1979  House of Representatives begins live TV broadcasts via C-SPAN.   

1979  Al Hodge, actor (Capt Video), dies at 65.   

1981  2 workers killed in space shuttle Columbia accident   

1981  Buffalo Sabres beat Toronto Maple Leafs 14-4.   

1981  Emmy 8th Daytime Awards Susan Lucci loses for 2nd time.   

1982  National Guard jet tanker crashes killing 27.   

1982  Randy Rhoads, heavy metal guitarist (Ozzy Osbourne), air crash at 25   

1984  "Kate and Allie", premieres   

1984  In Uzbek a 7.1 earthquake resulted in at least 100 people injured and extensive damage (IX) in the Gazli area.   

1984  John J O'Connor named 8th archbishop of New York   

1984  KSD-AM in St Louis MO changes call letters to KUSA   

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1434  Ashikaga yoshikatsu: Japanese shogun   

1488  Johannes magnus: Last catholic archbishop of sweden   

1503  Benedetto varchi: Ital humanist/historian (storia fiorentina)   

1589  William bradford: Gov of plymouth colony for 30 years (baptized)   

1593  Georges de la tour: French painter   

1601  Alonzo cano: Spanish painter/sculptor (cathedral granada)   

1604  Johan iv: Composer/king of portugal (1640-56)   

1610  Hasegawa tohaku: Japanese painter   

1238  Death of Duke henry i of poland: Duke henry i of poland (b. 1163)   

1263  Death of Hugo of st-cher/a s caro: French cardinal,   

1279  Death of Emperor bing of song china: Emperor bing of song china (b. 1271)   

1286  King alexander iii of scotland: King alexander iii of scotland (b. 1241)   

1330  Death of Edmund of woodstock: 1st earl of kent, english politician (b. 1301)   

1406  Ibn khaldun: Arab historian (b. 1332)   

1556  Lieven van der maude: [ammonius], south netherlands poet,   

1623  Uesugi kagekatsu: Japanese samurai and warlord (b. 1556)