On this day

[Henry M]

In 1852, Britain recognized the independence of Transvaal in the Sand 
River Convention

Gary Gilmore was executed in 1977, the first since reintro of the 
"death penalty"

1994 Los Angeles earthquake kills 66; 1995 Kobe, Japan earthquake 
kills more than 6 thousand


My mother was of the sky... -- JL
My mother is the war...
Keep cool, but care. -- TRP
Moderation in moderation. -- Husky Mariner
Not having that, which having... :-|

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