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    #2566
    1992

    It was announced that 9 pigs were to take part in Britain's first pig race in Bellingham. The favourites in the race were Lester Piglet and Miss Piggy.
    “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown
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      #2567
      1897

      The London Electric Cab Company began operating the electric-powered taxi cabs in London's West End and the City. They had a range of up to 30 miles, and a top speed of 9 miles an hour. The cabs prove uneconomical and were withdrawn in 1900.
      “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown
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        #2568
        I bet most London taxis don’t average 9mph these days!
        "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

        (Marianne Williamson)
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          #2569
          1989

          In London, the pleasure cruiser Marchioness was hit by a dredger, the Bowbelle, on the River Thames - 51 people attending a party on the boat were killed. The formal investigation put the time elapsed from the instant of collision at 1.46 a.m. to complete immersion of the Marchioness at a mere 30 seconds.
          “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown
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            #2570
            Oh I remember this Gem, shocking how quick it all happened wasn’t it .
            All those poor people.
            Im not fat just 6ft too small

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              #2571
              It was shocking you wonder how something that large could sink so fast. 😢
              "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

              (Marianne Williamson)
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                #2572
                2012

                Tony Nicklinson, a man with locked-in syndrome who lost his High Court case on 12th August to allow doctors to end his life, died after refusing food following the Court's judgement.


                Poor man
                “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown
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                  #2573
                  Gem, I remember him, and it was tragic and heart-breaking. So very sad.
                  "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

                  (Marianne Williamson)

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                    #2574
                    It's such a terrible condition Daisy
                    The least sufferers deserve is the right to decide when enough is enough.
                    “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown
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                      #2575

                      2005

                      Hilary Lister, from Kent, became the first quadriplegic sailor to cross the English Channel. She achieved this by using controls powered by her breath to navigate her boat and made the crossing in six hours thirteen minutes.​
                      “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown
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                        #2576
                        Goodness, what an achievement
                        What is life if full of care we have no time to stand and stare
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                          #2577
                          What an inspiration to people who let minor problems stop them from doing things.
                          "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

                          (Marianne Williamson)
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                            #2578

                            1963

                            Cilla Black made her first major concert appearance at The Odeon Cinema, Southport, on a bill with the Beatles.​
                            “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown
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                              #2579

                              1995

                              The Rugby Union authorities announced that the amateur game was turning professional.​
                              “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown
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                                #2580
                                The date about RU turning professional seems like yesterday, but when I thought about it it's 28 years ago. I forget how time flies by!
                                "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

                                (Marianne Williamson)

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