1247: According to legend, Robin Hood died on this day.
1918: One hundred women police patrols were appointed.
1928: The first pound and ten shilling notes came into circulation.
1946: Biro ball point pens went on sale in Britain.
1963: John F Kennedy, the 35th American president, was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.
1967: The BBC banned The Beatles' song "I Am The Walrus".
1968: The Beatles released "The White Album".
1979: Glenn Hoddle made his England footballing debut.
1986: Mike Tyson, aged 20, defeated Trevor Berbick in Las Vegas to become the youngsters Heavyweight Boxing Champion.
1987: "China In Your Hand" by T'Pau was riding high at the top of the pop charts.
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