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One of the gang pulled the communication cord as the Euston to Holyhead express neared Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead. After the train jerked to a halt the raiders jumped onto the track, taking a bag of stolen packages.

51 years ago (1972)

Richard Nixon became the first US President to visit China when he arrived in Beijing for a week of talks aimed at improving relations between the two countries.

His tour began with a surprise hour-long meeting with Chinese leader Chairman Mao Zedong at his home.

26 years ago (1997)

Three men jailed for the 1979 murder of paperboy Carl Bridgewater, 13, had their convictions overturned by the Court of Appeal.

James Robinson and cousins Vincent and Michael Hickey were released.

A fourth, Patrick Malloy, died in prison. The campaign for their release was led by Michael Hickey’s mother and the Daily Mirror’s Paul Foot.

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