
0885726
30 April 1945
The Red Flag was hoisted by Soviet soldiers over the Reichstag in Berlin
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1 May 1851
Crowds gather for the opening of Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London.
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2 May 1953
Stanley Matthews the Blackpool outside right, demonstrates his wizardly skill during the FA Cup Final vs Bolton Wanderers .
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3 May 1962
Judy Garland is pictured with Dirk Bogarde at a reception in London for the new United Artists production 'The Lonely Stage' in which both will star.
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4 May 1471
Battle of Tewksbury - The murder of Prince Edward after his capture by King Edward IV
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5 May 1980
Iranian Embassy Siege - British hostages appear on the balcony of the Embassy at Princes Gate , Kensington during the final stages of the six day siege.
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6 May 1937
The Hindenburg bursts into flames as it lands at Lakehurst, New Jersey.
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