In 1798, Portugal, Naples, Britain, Austria and Russia formed a military alliance against Napoleon.
In 1982, a Bob Marley commemorative postage stamp was issued in Jamaica.
In 1989, thousands of Vietnamese 'boat people' rioted in Hong Kong.
From the Telegraph & Argus of December 29th, 1978...
About 5,000 Vietanmese refugees packed aboard freighters off Hong Kong and Manila, are begging for food, doctors and a chance to start a new life elsewhere. In Manila, the Phillipines Government appealed urgently to Western countries to take more than 2,300 of the refugees aboard the Hong Kong owned freighter Tung Anm anchored in Manila Bay.
From the Telegraph & Argus of December 29th, 1953...
PUBLIC NOTICES: The Employees of Barlow Mills, Bradford Ltd, Bottomley Street and Manor Street Sheds, thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated the dinner and presents given by the directors, and wish to extend to them sincere thanks and good wishes.
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