1927 - A new land speed record was set, when Malcolm Campbell reached 174mph in his car 'Bluebird', in Wales
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1953 - Sweets were taken 'Off Ration' in Britain
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1938 - Adolf Hitler took command of the German Army
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1929 - The first 'Green Belt' was approved near Hendon, Middlesex
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1989 - John Cassavetes, the American actor and film director, died aged 59
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1983 - The funeral took place of Billy Fury, the 60's Pop idol
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1962 - The Sunday Times produced the first British colour supplement
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1971 - Rolls Royce were made bankrupt after a disastrous contract to supply aero engines to Lockheed Aircraft
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