5th February

1983: US troops invade Grenada American forces seize control of the Caribbean island of Grenada less than a week after a left-wing coup in which the prime minister, Maurice Bishop, was killed..

1964: President Kaunda takes power in Zambia Zambia is the ninth African state to gain independence from the British crown..

1984: Europe grants emergency aid for Ethiopia The EEC is donating £1.8 million to help combat the famine in Ethiopia..

1976: Queen opens National Theatre in London The Queen has officially opened the National Theatre on the South Bank in London after years of delays..

2001: Crime rates lowest for 20 years British Crime Survey reveals the chances of being a victim of crime are lowest for 20 years..

Quote of the Day

“ Imagination is more important than knowledge ” .........Albert Einstein

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