The IRA bomb in Manchester wrecked the city centre injuring 200. Ella Fitzgerald, the legendary American jazz singer known as the 'First Lady of Song', passed away.
It was a day Manchester will never forget. On June 15, 1996, the IRA singled out our city to be victim of the biggest bomb it had ever exploded on the British mainland.
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It would injure hundreds and leave no building within half a mile unscathed, ultimately triggering a masterclass in city regeneration and a tooth-and-nail fight by the M.E.N. to report the truth.
This was a blast that tore through the heart of Manchester and which, within seconds, would have an impact that would last for two decades
Ella Fitzgerald, the legendary American jazz singer known as the 'First Lady of Song', passed away. Born in 1917, she was renowned for her extraordinary vocal range, impeccable diction, and significant contributions to jazz music during the 20th century.