Deng Xiaoping 1997: China's reformist Deng Xiaoping dies England haveChina'sparamountleader Deng Xiaoping has died at the age of 92.He had bee...
Joseph McCarthy has been accused of 'witch hunts' 1954: McCarthy hunts 'army Communists' England haveThe Secretary of the US army has ...
Jeffrey Dahmer showed no emotion throughout the court proceedings 1992: Cannibal killer jailed for life England haveSerial killer Jeffrey Dahmer has b...
Fidel Castro said he had 'great plans' 1959: Castro sworn in as Cuban PM England haveCuba's revolutionary leader Fidel Castro has become t...
Thousands of items of children's clothing were found after the camp was liberated 1974: Newspaper heiress kidnapped England haveThe daughter of th...
Millions of people worldwide watched Torvill and Dean's dazzling performance 1984: British ice couple score Olympic gold England haveJayne Torvill...
Iraqis say bombers were used in the attack on Baghdad 1991: US bombers strike civilians in Baghdad England haveHundreds of Iraqi civilians have been k...
The Scream became an iconic work of art, famous across the world 1994: Art thieves snatch Scream England haveThieves have stolen one of the world'...
Thousands of people clamour to hear Nelson Mandela 1990: Freedom for Nelson Mandela England haveLeading anti-apartheid campaigner Nelson Mandela has b...
Mystery surrounds the downing of Gary Powers' U-2 1962: Russia frees US spy plane pilot England haveAmerican spy plane pilot Captain Francis "...