The first planes took off last night1991: Bush orders Allies to begin bombing BaghdadEngland haveThe Shah of Iran has fled the country following month...
The Shah and his wife flew to Egypt1979: Shah of Iran flees into exileEngland haveThe Shah of Iran has fled the country following months of increasing...
President Nixon's decision follows peace talks1973: Nixon orders ceasefire in VietnamEngland havePresident Nixon has ordered a halt to American bo...
Millions of animals were slaughtered during the 2001 outbreak in mass pyres2002: UK declared free of foot-and-mouthEngland haveThe foot-and-mouth cris...
American bombers led the raids on southern Iraq1993: Allies bomb IraqEngland haveAmerican, British and French fighter jets have carried out a series o...
Robert Carr narrowly escaped injury in the explosion1971: British minister's home bombedEngland haveTwo bombs have exploded at the Hertfordshire h...
Dr Walter Perry and Richmond Postgate, Controller of Educational Broadcasting1973: First Open University degrees awardedEngland haveThe first graduate...
Macmillan was one of the first supporters of the United Europe movement 1957: Macmillan becomes Prime Minister England haveHarold Macmillan has accept...
Heseltine walks out of the Cabinet over Westland 1986: Heseltine quits over Westland England haveThe Defence Secretary, Michael Heseltine, has resigne...
President de Gaulle is first president of the Fifth Republic 1959: De Gaulle becomes president England haveGeneral Charles de Gaulle has been proclaim...