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Edward IV deposes Henry VI - 1461, RNLI founded - 1824, Forth Bridge opens - 1890, Lennon’s Bigger than Jesus Quip - 1966, Kray Twins found guilty of murder - 1969, Real IRA bombs BBC TV Centre - 2001
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