Witness
Witness - history as told by the people who were there. Five days a week we will be talking to people who lived through moments of history to bring you a personal perspective on world events.
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The Battle of the Bulge
The last major German attack on the Western Allies in ...
The last major German attack on the Western Allies in World War II, Winter 1944
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Radio Caroline
In 1964 a 'pirate' radio station began broadcasting from a ...
In 1964 a 'pirate' radio station began broadcasting from a ship off the coast of England
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The Christmas Truce
On Christmas Eve 1914, British and German soldiers exchanged gifts ...
On Christmas Eve 1914, British and German soldiers exchanged gifts and sang carols
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Two Years Living up a Tree
Julia Butterfly Hill lived in an ancient redwood tree for ...
Julia Butterfly Hill lived in an ancient redwood tree for 738 days to protect it
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Nepal Peace Deal
In 2006 the Nepalese government and Maoists signed a peace ...
In 2006 the Nepalese government and Maoists signed a peace accord ending 10 years of war
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The Disappearance of Glenn Miller
American bandleader Glenn Miller went missing over the English Channel ...
American bandleader Glenn Miller went missing over the English Channel in December, 1944
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The US Breaks Ties with Cuba
President Eisenhower broke relations with Cuba and closed the American ...
President Eisenhower broke relations with Cuba and closed the American Embassy in 1961
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Goan Independence
In December 1961, Goa became the last part of India ...
In December 1961, Goa became the last part of India to break free of colonial rule
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The Timisoara Uprising
Protests which led to the collapse of communism in Romania ...
Protests which led to the collapse of communism in Romania began on 16 December 1989
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Gone With The Wind
The premiere of one of the most successful films ever ...
The premiere of one of the most successful films ever made on 15 December 1939
