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The chauvinist claim that ignited tennis's 'Battle of the Sexes'
- On this day on September 20, 1973, the famous "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match was played between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. Find out why it was so iconic.
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The chauvinist claim that ignited tennis's 'Battle of the Sexes'
On this day on September 20, 1973, the famous "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match was played between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. Find out why it was so iconic.
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On This Day: The devastating earthquake Mexico's government tried to keep quiet
Despite a devastating earthquake in Mexico City that left thousands dead and hundreds of thousands homeless, the government at the time tried to downplay it, refusing foreign help.
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Frida Kahlo's freak bus accident which changed the life of a national icon
The most famous female artist in history never intended on becoming an artist at all.
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World's first Big Brother winner: 'I'd never have taken part if I knew its impact'
It's 22 years to the day since the reality TV phenomenon was first unleashed on the world... but the show's first ever winner has mixed feelings about taking part.
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How Patrick Swayze's legacy lives on 12 years after his tragic death
The Texas born actor, best known for Dirty Dancing, remains in the hearts of a dedicated fans more than a decade on from his tragic 2009 passing.
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On This Day: How Super Mario was originally meant to be Popeye
On the 36th anniversary of Super Mario Bros first release, how one of gaming's most recognisable characters could have been so very different.
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On This Day: How one man trod water for more than four days
Albert Rizzo was a Maltese mayor and auctioneer who achieved a mind-boggling feat of human endurance in 1983.
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Why the 'mastermind behind 9/11' may not face justice for another 20 years
As the world marks the 20th anniversary of the deadliest terrorist atrocity in US history, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the mastermind behind the attacks, has still not faced trial and may not do so for another two decades.
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On This Day: Why Kurt Cobain was 'embarrassed' by Nirvana's most iconic hit
Nevermind's most iconic hit is 30 years old today... but it was one which Kurt Cobain was 'tired of' and 'embarrassed' by, due to its huge global success.
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Will the Queen's record as longest-serving monarch ever be beaten?
Queen Elizabeth II, now 95, has been on the throne for her entire adult life - but will any of her descendants ever stand a chance of matching her record as Britain's longest-reigning monarch?
