On this day in...
1667 - A 15-year-old French boy became the first person to have a blood transfusion, when lamb's blood was used to cure his fever.
1921 - Sunday postal collection and delivery came to an end.
1961 - The Government announced the introduction of pedestrian crossings operated by a push-button.
1962 - Three prisoners dug their way out of Alcatraz using spoons.
1965 - The Rolling Stones released (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction.
1987 - Margaret Thatcher was elected for a third term.
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