On this day

55 YEARS AGO (1962)

We reported on President John F Kennedy’s address to the nation in response to the Cuban Missile Crisis. He ordered a naval blockade after the arms and missiles build-up.

34 YEARS AGO (1983)

Some 241 US and 58 French peacekeepers died when trucks loaded with explosives smashed into their HQ in Beirut, Lebanon. Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility.

16 YEARS AGO (2001)

The IRA says it had begun decommissioning its weapons in accordance with the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.