ON THIS DAY

1829:

Original Siamese twins, Chang and Eng Bunker, arrive in Boston aboard the ship Sachem to be exhibited to the Western world.

Britain completes troop movement into Northern Ireland to help quell fighting between Roman Catholics and Protestants.

Death of US rock singer Elvis Presley at Graceland Mansion in Memphis aged 42.

Russia’s State Duma approves Vladimir Putin as the country’s new prime minister.

Paul Burrell, butler of Princess Diana, is charged with the theft of hundreds of royal family items.

1969: 1977: 1999: 2001: 2003:

Ugandan military ruler Idi Amin, 78, dies of multiple organ failure. He presided over an eightyear reign of terror from 1971-1979.

Bruce Beresford, Australian film director (1940-); Madonna, US singer (1958-); Steve Carell, American comedian (1962-).

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