Bands make their stand

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February

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VD centre closesThe Venereal Diseases Research Centre at Harnham Down existed for almost a decade, without ever attracting the publicity enjoyed by its more famous neighbour, the Common Cold Unit.

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Controversial mural unveiled at HighburyOn this day in 1992, the controversial ‘Highbury mural’ was unveiled for its first competitive game at the Arsenal Stadium.

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Stuart becomes Britain’s first black newsreaderMoira Stuart became Britain’s first black newsreader on this day in 1981.

A world record was set on this day in 1992, when 983 ‘trad jazz’ bands assembled in Hyde Park for a ‘Day of Dignity’ rally organised by the Trade Union Congress. Read on...

Tony Benn gave a passionate speech in defence of dignity

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