1968 Day by Day Omnibus
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1968 Day by Day Omnibus

Week ending 13th July 1968

Another chance to look back at the events making the news 40 years ago with John Tusa. Anti-racism marchers clash with Enoch Powell supporters in Whitehall, leading to 23 arrests. 5,000 protest in Hyde Park in favour of legalising cannabis. The Bank of England announces a large international loan to stave off financial problems. Eric Clapton announces the break-up of Cream. Singer Frankie Vaughan becomes an unlikely mediator between violent Glasgow youth gangs.

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