In 1970, the ill fated Apollo 13 space mission took off for the moon.
In 1979, rebels and exiles deposed Idi Amin as president of Uganda.
In 1990, parts of a suspected 'supergun' for Iraq were seized at Middlesbrough.
From the Telegraph & Argus of April 11th, 1977...
A narrow win over a rugged Crewe side at Valley Parade gave City maximum points from their three-match Easter programme and put them level on points wirth Fourth Division leaders Cambridge United. Cambridge stay on top because of a superior goal difference.
From the Telegraph & Argus of April 11th, 1952...
A large congregation of all denominations attended the fifth annual service of Christian Witness organised by Bingley Anglican and Free Church ministers' fraternal in Bingley Holy Trinity Church.
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