On this day

27 YEARS AGO

Our front page told how the Government had “booted out” 75 Iraqis amid fears over terrorist attacks. It came as the UN gave Saddam Hussein until January 15 to withdraw his troops from Kuwait.

51 YEARS AGO

Donald Campbell was killed while attempting to break his own water speed record in jet-powered Bluebird K7.

32 YEARS AGO

Thin Lizzy lead singer Phil Lynott died aged 36 from heart failure and pneumonia.