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Belgian Air Force C-130 Hercules carrying the Royal Netherlands Army marching band crashes on landing at Eindhoven Airport, killing 34 and nine others were badly injured. Prince Charles and Princess Diana officially sign divorce papers and Southern Mexico hit with 6.5 earthquake
The air crash investigation attributed cause to jet engine bird ingestion
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Revival of Herb Gardner's stage comedy-drama "A Thousand Clowns" starring, Judd Hirsch opened at Criterion Theatre, New York City and runs for 32 performances. Jeff Krosnoff, American CART driver, killed in a racing accident at 31 and Kim Besly, British Peace activist (Greenham Common), dies at 69
The New York Yankees achieved a significant milestone by sweeping their entire season series against the Baltimore Orioles for the first time, highlighting their dominance in the 1996 baseball season. New York Yankees closer John Wetteland sets MLB record 24 consecutive saves.
Jeff Krosnoff, American CART driver, killed in a racing accident at 31 and Kim Besly, British Peace activist (Greenham Common), dies at 69
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A terrorist bombing by Republican Sinn Féin occurred outside a hotel in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, targeting a wedding reception.
The attack resulted in seventeen people being injured, highlighting the ongoing sectarian tensions during the late stages of the Troubles.
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South African President Nelson Mandela visits the UK and Michael Jordan signed a one-year NBA contract worth $25 million
Nelson Mandela waves to crowds as he sits next to Queen Elizabeth II in a an open carriage on the way to Buckingham Palace in London
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