On this day

65 YEARS AGO (1953)

Our front page told how 10 Rillington Place killer John Christie was to be executed for murdering his wife, Ethel. He had confessed to killing seven other women.

55 YEARS AGO (1963)

President John F Kennedy made his “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech, promising US solidarity with West Germany against the USSR.

32 YEARS AGO (1986)

Richard Branson begins bid for the fastest transatlantic crossing. His boat, Virgin Challenger II, broke the record but was disqualified.

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