1953: Derek Bentley hanged for murder
Teenager Derek Bentley was executed at Wandsworth Prison in south-west London for his part in the murder of a policeman.

1983: Singer Fury dies
Billy Fury, English pop singer and songwriter, dies after being found unconscious at an address in north London. He was 42.

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