The world came closer to nuclear apocalypse than at any other time in history on September 26, 1983. 9News
In spite of his name, Kelly was unarmed at the time of his arrest.From that cry came the "G-Men" nickname often attached to FBI agents. But it is unlikely that Kelly actually said that.Thirty-eight IRA prisoners broke out of one of the most escape-proof prisons in the United Kingdom on September 25, 1983.
Using smuggled handguns and makeshift weapons, the group simultaneously took every prison guard in their block hostage.But because outside IRA escape vehicles were running late, the escapees were forced to hijack cars or flee on foot.6 of 153Cathy Freeman wins gold for Australia in the 400m sprint at the Sydney Olympics on September 25, 2000.
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