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On this day - 14 March

Historical items of interest as featured in the papers of the day.

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Birmingham 6 released from prison

Daily Express 14/03/1991

6 men were released from prison on March 14th 1991 following the quashing of their convictions by the Court of Appeals. The men had been each sentenced to life in prison in 1975 for pub bombings that occurred in 1974 and killed 21 individuals as well as injuring nearly 200 more. The bombings were attributed to the IRA.

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Bombing of the African National Congress in London

Daily Express 14/03/1982
On March 14th 1982 a bomb was detonated against the wall of the African National Congress in London which caused extensive damage. Following the bombing, the building was repaired and remained in use as the ANC's base in exile until 1994 when Mandela was elected. The head of the South African Police force admitted to carrying out this attack and claimed it was ordered by the National Party.

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