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1983: US troops invade Grenada : American 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.
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1964: President Kaunda takes power in Zambia : Zambia is the ninth African state to gain independence from the British crown.
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1984: Europe grants emergency aid for Ethiopia : The EEC is donating £1.8 million to help combat the famine in Ethiopia.
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1976: Queen opens National Theatre in London : The Queen has officially opened the National Theatre on the South Bank in London after years of delays.
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2001: Crime rates lowest for 20 years : British Crime Survey reveals the chances of being a victim of crime are lowest for 20 years.
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