This day in history

A UN ceasefire comes into force in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

In Gdansk, Poland, Shipyard workers successfully manage to reinstate a sacked colleague after striking.

The incident was just one of several challenges the communist authorities faced, which eventually contributed to the fall of communism in Poland. 

In Britain, former government Minister John Stonehouse, who faked his own death, is released from prison after serving three years for theft, fraud and deception.

America halts its bombing of Cambodia in line with Congressional demands.

The Kingdom of Bahrain gains independence from Britain.

Pakistan gains independence from Britain.