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Radio 4,29 Apr 2026,5 mins

April 27th to May 3rd

This Week in History

Available for over a year

Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life. 2nd May 1982 - The Argentine navy cruiser General Belgrano is controversially sunk by a British nuclear submarine during the Falklands War. 1st May 1707 - The Act of Union unites England and Scotland to form Great Britain. 3rd May 1978 - Marketing manager Gary Thuerk sends the first spam email.

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