Today in History - September 25

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Saturday, Sep 25 2010 by

1983 – Maze Prison escape: 38 republican prisoners, armed with 6 handguns, hijack a prison meals lorry and smash their way out of the Maze prison. It is the largest prison escape since WWII and in British history.

Her Majesty's Prison Maze (Google Maps)
Her Majesty's Prison Maze

1911 – Ground is broken for Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.

Fenway Park (Birds Eye)
Fenway Park

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