On This Day In History

7th September

1940: London blitzed by German bombers. The German airforce unleashes a wave of heavy bombing raids on London, killing hundreds of civilians and injuring many more..

1992: Troops kill 24 at ANC rally. At least 24 people are killed and 150 injured when soldiers fire on an African National Congress demonstration in South Africa..

1952: Egyptian army ousts prime minister. Following the recent coup in Egypt, General Mohammed Neguib forces Aly Maher out of office and assumes control himself..

1978: Callaghan accused of running scared. The UK Prime Minister announces he will not call an election this autumn, prompting criticism from the Opposition..

1984: Epidemic 'spreads to second hospital'. Three more people die in the food poisoning epidemic at hospitals in Yorkshire, bringing the total number of deaths to 22..

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