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Liz McColgan won the World Athletics Championship, 10,000 metres in Tokyo by a margin of, 20 seconds.
Liz McColgan won the World Athletics Championship, 10,000 metres in Tokyo by a margin of, 20 seconds. …

Captain Ian C. Cameron, a bagpiper, composer, and author dies, Edinburgh
Captain Ian C. Cameron, a bagpiper, composer, and author dies, Edinburgh Captain Ian C. Cameron, a bagpiper, an author and a longtime member of the Piobaireachd Society died at age 72, from a virulent form of lung disease …

British Steel announced the closure of the hot strip mill at Ravenscraig
British Steel announced the closure of the hot strip mill at Ravenscraig …

The Queen officially inaugurated Glasgows year as Cultural Capital of Europe
The Queen officially inaugurated Glasgows year as Cultural Capital of Europe The Queen officially inaugurated Glasgow’s year as the European Capital of Culture on March 2, 1990. Glasgow was named the European Capital of Culture for the year 1990, marking a significant achievement and recognition for the city. This event was part of a broader initiative by the European Union to promote and celebrate cultural diversity and richness among its member states. Each year, one or more cities are selected to showcase their cultural life and development, encouraging cultural exchanges and the integration of European culture. …

A bomb explodes on board Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, killing 270
A bomb explodes on board Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, killing 270 Pan Am Flight 103 (PA103/PAA103) was a regularly scheduled Pan Am transatlantic flight from Frankfurt to Detroit via a stopover in London and another in New York City. The transatlantic leg of the route was operated by Clipper Maid of the Seas, a Boeing 747 registered N739PA. …