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Vincent
Published date10 April 2024
Publication titleEvening Chronicle
Bananas were displayed in a London shop window - the first time the fruit had been seen in Britain

1710:

The Copyright Act came into effect, allowing authors to hold exclusive rights to their work for up to 50 years after death.

1820:

The first British settlers arrived at Algoa Bay in the eastern Cape Province, South Africa.

1829:

William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, was born in Nottingham.

1849:

The safety pin was patented by Walter Hunt of New York - he made it in only three hours and later sold the rights for 400 dollars to pay debts.

1868:

Actor George Arliss was born. He was the first British star to win an Oscar - in 1929 for his role as Disraeli.

1924:

The first book of crosswords was published in New York.

1955:

Ruth Ellis shot dead David Blakely outside a pub in north London - an act for which she was subsequently hanged.

1970:

Paul McCartney announced that he was leaving The Beatles for personal and professional reasons.

1971:

In an attempt to thaw relations with the United States, the People's Republic of China hosted the U.S. table tennis team for a week-long visit.

1998:

The Northern Ireland peace deal was reached, called the Good Friday

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