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This Day in History: 08/22/1950 - Gibson joins Tennis Tour

On this day in 1950, officials of the United States Lawn Tennis Association (USLTA) accept Althea Gibson into their annual championship at Forest Hills, New York.

Tennis Quiz
Tennis Quiz

It's Wimbledon fortnight, so to get in the mood, take our tennis quiz and see if you have the advantage

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History of London
History of London

From Boudica to the Blitz, explore London's extraordinary history

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Book Club
Book Club

Visit our brand new Book Club where we bring you what’s hot in history fact and fiction.

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