15 June 1996

Saturday 15 June

1996-06-15

Events

 * An IRA bomb explodes at 11.17 am at the Arndale Centre in Manchester. It was the biggest bomb detonated in Great Britain since the Second World War. At least 75,000 people were evacuated and there were no fatalities.
 * see also: "IRA apologises to bomb victims", The Independent 1996-06-20

TV

 * BBC One
 * 12.20 Grandstand Introduced by Desmond Lynam from Wembley Stadium, with Alan Hansen, Jimmy Hill and Ruud Gullit.
 * 12.25 Euro 96 The latest news on today's Group A clash between England and Scotland. Plus, key moments from the first week of the tournament, a look ahead to tonight's France v Spain match in Group B, and a report on Italy's progress.
 * England won the match 2-0 with goals by Alan Shearer and Paul Gasgoigne. Scotland miss a penalty. video
 * France 1-1 Spain (Leeds). Spain equalize at 86'.