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Questions

In 1834 Joseph ---------- of London receives patent for Hansom cabs. ?

In 1920 Ireland divided into two parts, each with its own---------- . ?

In 1947 (USA) ---------- invented by Bardeen, Brattain and Shockley in Bell Labs. ?

In 1948 PM Tojo, 6 other Japanese hung for ---------- crimes by US. ?

In 1968 Borman, ---------- and Anders first men to orbit moon. ?