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We also told how the disgraced former British Union of Fascists leader Sir Oswald Mosley was beaten by protesters at a meeting in London’s East End.

41 years ago (1981) Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles became the first video played on the new MTV (Music Television) channel in the USA.

At the time, MTV was only available in New Jersey but it soon spearheaded a new wave of artists, including many British acts such as Adam Ant and The Human League.

19 years ago (2003) Lord Hutton began his inquiry into the death of weapons expert Dr David Kelly, who was found dead on July 17 2003.

The Ministry of Defence scientist was at the centre of a row between Tony Blair’s government and the BBC over claims about Iraq’s weapons capability.

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