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On this day in history
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Today in history
Last updated: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:15:09 GMT 1983: US troops invade GrenadaAmerican forces seize control of the Caribbean island of Grenada less than a week after a left-wing coup in which the prime minister, Maurice Bishop, was killed. 1964: President Kaunda takes power in ZambiaZambia is the ninth African state to gain independence from the British crown. 1984: Europe grants emergency aid for EthiopiaThe EEC is donating £1.8 million to help combat the famine in Ethiopia. 1976: Queen opens National Theatre in LondonThe Queen has officially opened the National Theatre on the South Bank in London after years of delays. 2001: Crime rates lowest for 20 yearsBritish Crime Survey reveals the chances of being a victim of crime are lowest for 20 years.
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