On this day

51 YEARS AGO (1967)

We report on the death of Russian cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov, killed when his craft plunged to Earth at 200mph after the parachutes failed.

73 YEARS AGO (1945)

The German Army ended its occupation of northern Italy after a successful insurrection by resistance fighters.

15 YEARS AGO(2003)

Nelson Mandela’s ex-wife, Winnie, was sentenced to four years in jail for fraud and theft. After an appeal it was suspended.