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28 February 1784: John Wesley founded Methodism.
1854: The United States Republican Party was formed.
1974: Labour won the general election with a majority of four.
1975: The Moorgate tube disaster left 42 people dead.
1986: Swedish Prime Minister Olaf Palme was assassinated.
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