Witness History Episodes Available now
State of Israel
In 1948, the state of Israel was declared
Andijan Massacre
It's 5 years since Uzbek troops shot hundreds of people at a demonstration in Andijan.
Pope Assassination Attempt
The day Pope John Paul the Second was shot.
Liberal Land Song
In 1910 the Liberal Party held power in Britain - and campaigned through song.
Everest Tragedy
On May 10th 1996 a storm brought death to the slopes of Mount Everest.
Pakistan Education
For over 50 years Major Geoffrey Langlands has worked as a teacher in Pakistan.
Iranian Embassy Siege
In May 1980 soldiers stormed the Iranian Embassy in London where hostages were being held.
U2 Spy Plane
An american U2 spy-plane was shot down over the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
Hitler's Death
It's exactly 65 years since Adolf Hitler killed himself in a bunker in Berlin.
Fall of Saigon
When Saigon fell in 1975 the Vietnam War ended. Two eyewitnesses tell their stories.
