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Video: Al Capone's gun under the hammer
The personal revolver of Al Capone, one of history's most notorious criminals, is going up for auction in London.
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A Day That Shook The World: Royal Family in crisis
Wednesday, 15 June 2011
On 15 June 1992, a scandalous book about life inside the Royal Family was released - firing the starter pistol on a series of unprecedented criticism of the institution of the monarchy.
A Day That Shook The World: Le Mans 24 race disaster
Friday, 10 June 2011
On 11 June 1955, the famous Le Mans 24-hour race ended in tragedy when a Mercedes flipped and crashed into the crowd, killing 84 people and injuring hundreds more.
A Day That Shook The World: D-Day landings
Monday, 6 June 2011
On 6 June 1944, the Allies launched one of the biggest and most decisive military operations in history - D-Day.
A Day That Shook The World: Six-Day War begins
Sunday, 5 June 2011
On 5 June 1967, following months of growing tension, Israeli forces launched a pre-emptive attack on Arab armies massing in the Sinai desert.
A Day That Shook The World: Tiananmen Square massacre
Friday, 3 June 2011
On 4 June 1989, soldiers from the Chinese People's Army massacred thousands of their own people, who had been protesting for democratic reforms.
The Victorians: Long to reign over us
Friday, 3 June 2011
Those alive in the Victorian age would be astounded to see our enthusiasm for their ideas. What does it say about us, asks DJ Taylor, that we are still working to their ancient templates?
Area 51 uncovered
Friday, 3 June 2011
As information from the top secret US military base is declassified, The Independent talks alien conspiracy theories, the Cold War and UFOs with a man who was there
A Day That Shook The World: Emily Davison throws herself under the king's Derby horse
Friday, 3 June 2011
On 4 June 1913, suffragette Emily Davison stepped into the path of the king's favourite horse and pulled it to the ground to make a point.
A Day That Shook The World: Heysel Stadium riots
Sunday, 29 May 2011
On 29 May 1985, the football world was stunned after a brawl between Liverpool and Juventus supporters at the European Cup Final in the Heysel Stadium in Brussels turned fatal.
A Day That Shook The World: Evacuation of Dunkirk
Friday, 27 May 2011
On 27 May 1940, British troops were forced to beat a humilating retreat from Dunkirk in France by advancing German forces.
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