1745 - British fleet occupies Cap Breton on St Lawrence River
1815 - Battle at Ligny: French army under Napoleon beats Prussia
1900 - In China, a fire is set by Boxers, virtually destroying the Western Quarter and spreading to engulf many Chinese landmarks
1924 - South Africa all out 30 v England in 48 minutes, Gilligan 6-7
1982 - Britain requests Argentina arrange for return of prisoners
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