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27 September
The Queen Mother unveils the Commando Monument
17 October
Ben Nevis observatory is established
17 November
Birth of James Matheson, owner of Lewis
21 October
First release of Grand Theft Auto
08 September
John Porteous isn’t executed as he’s already dead