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* 5 May - Bobby Sands, a 27-year-old
republican, dies in Northern Ireland's
Maze Prison after a 66-day hunger
strike.
* 5 May - The trial of Peter Sutcliffe
begins at the Old Bailey; he stands
charged with 13 murders and seven
attempted murders dating back to 1975.
* 7 May - Ken Livingstone becomes
leader of the GLC after Labour wins
the GLC elections.
* 9 May - The 100th FA Cup final ends
with a 1-1 draw between Manchester
City and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley
Stadium.
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