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Philippines People Power Revolution
In 1986, Filipinos took to the streets to overthrow the regime of Ferdinand Marcos
The Back to Africa Movement
In the late 1800s thousands of African-Americans tried to emigrate to escape violence
The Death of Jonas Savimbi
In February 2002 the controversial Angolan rebel leader was killed by government forces
The UK’s Foot-and-Mouth Epidemic
In 2001 an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease devastated the British farming industry
The Battle of Verdun
In 1916, French and German armies began one of the most devastating battles of WW1
Christian Dior's New Look
In February 1947, French designer Christian Dior transformed post-war fashion.
The Attempt to Kill Khaled Meshaal
In 1997 Israeli secret agents tried to assassinate a Hamas leader, Khaled Meshaal.
Seven Years In Tibet
The Austrian mountaineer who lived in the forbidden land of Tibet in the 1940s and 50s.
Black Sabbath
On Friday 13 February 1970, heavy metal band Black Sabbath released their first album
Britain's Secret Code-Breakers
Witness talks to one of Britain's secret army of World War Two code-breakers
