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Death of Anwar Sadat (1918-1981)
President Sadat of Egypt is killed in a year in which assassination attempts have been made on political figures including Ronald Reagan, Pope John Paul II and Queen Elizabeth II.
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Fri 9 Oct 1981
21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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- Fri 9 Oct 1981 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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