Today's the Day - 2nd August
- 75
years ago – In 1940, a French court martial sentenced General Charles de Gaulle
to death for treason against the Vichy
government. At the time de Gaulle was in England, where he remained
until 1944.
- 45
years ago – In 1970, Rubber Bullets were utilised for the first time in Northern Ireland
during “The Troubles” They were never considered as a success by the
British Army however, because of their tendency to ricochet wildly and injure the
unintended, often grievously.
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| Norman Maclean |
- 25
years ago – In 1990, American writer Norman Maclean died in Chicago aged 87. He was best known for
his books A River Runs Through It
and Other Stories and Young Men
and Fire.
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