Western Morning News (Saturday)

On this day

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1690: William of Orange defeated the deposed Catholic King James II at the Battle of the Boyne in Ireland.

1776: Explorer Captain James Cook set sail from Plymouth on his third voyage of discovery, in search of a passage around the the northern coast of America from the Pacific side.

1937: George Gershwin, American composer, whose work included Rhapsody In Blue and Porgy And Bess, died aged 38 of a brain tumour.

1950: Puppets Andy Pandy, Teddy and Looby Loo first appeared on BBC Television. The episodes were repeated for more than 25 years, until the film began to wear out, and Andy waved his last goodbye from the basket.

1975: China’s great Terracotta Army was uncovered near the ancient capital of Xian. More than 6,000 life-sized warriors were made around 206BC to guard the tomb of the first emperor.

1989: Theatre lights were dimmed in London and around Britain as a mark of respect to Lord Olivier, who died in his sleep, aged 82.

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