February 6, 2017

February 6th in History Part VII


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On February 6th in 1967 Muhammad Ali TKOs Ernie Terrell in 15 for heavyweight boxing title

On February 6th in 1968 Dutch 2nd Chamber condemns US bombing of North Vietnam

On February 6th in 1970 NBA expands to 18 teams with Buffalo, Cleveland, Houston & Portland

On February 6th in 1971 1st time a golf ball is hit on Moon - Alan Shepard

On February 6th in 1971 The Irish Republican Army shoots and kills Gunner Robert Curtis, the first British soldier to die during the 'Troubles'

On February 6th in 1971 Bernard Watt (28), a Catholic civilian, is shot and killed by the British Army (BA) during street disturbances in Ardoyne, Belfast

On February 6th in 1971 James Saunders (22), a member of the IRA, is shot and killed by the British Army during a gun battle near the Oldpark Road, Belfast

On February 6th in 1972 A Civil Rights march is held in Newry, County Down; there is a very large turn-out for the march with many people attending to protest at the killings in Derry the previous Sunday

On February 6th in 1974 Dutch speed limit set at 100km due to oil crisis

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