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Singer Barbara Dickson, born.
Singer Barbara Dickson, born. …

Bread rationing ends in Britain
Bread rationing ends in Britain Bread, which was never rationed during wartime, was put on the ration in July 1948. …

John Robert Gregg, Irish Inventor of Gregg Shorthand, died
John Robert Gregg, Irish Inventor of Gregg Shorthand, died …

The new paddle steamer Waverley was launched from A. & J. Ingliss yard on the Clyde. After providing services on the Firth of Clyde she has been preserved and still takes passengers doon the watter as the oldest sea-going paddle steamer in the world.
The new paddle steamer Waverley was launched from A. & J. Ingliss yard on the Clyde. After providing services on the Firth of Clyde she has been preserved and still takes passengers doon the watter as the oldest sea-going paddle steamer in the world. …

First Edinburgh International Festival opened.
First Edinburgh International Festival opened. …