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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Japan's Bullet Train
In October 1964, Japan launched the fastest train the world ...
In October 1964, Japan launched the fastest train the world had ever seen
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The World's First Civil Union
It is 25 years since Denmark became the first country ...
It is 25 years since Denmark became the first country to celebrate same-sex civil unions
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The Death of James Dean
On 30 September 1955 the Hollywood actor, James Dean, crashed ...
On 30 September 1955 the Hollywood actor, James Dean, crashed his car and died
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The Taliban take Kabul
In September 1996 the Taliban took over the Afghan capital ...
In September 1996 the Taliban took over the Afghan capital Kabul
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The Sinking of the 'Joola' Ferry
In 2002 the 'Joola' ferry sank off Senegal with the ...
In 2002 the 'Joola' ferry sank off Senegal with the loss of more than 1800 lives
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The Cuban Five
Five Cuban spies were arrested in Miami by the FBI ...
Five Cuban spies were arrested in Miami by the FBI in September 1998
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Friends
The American TV show Friends hits TV screens
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The World's First Hand Transplant
On 23 September 1998, Clint Hallam received the world's first ...
On 23 September 1998, Clint Hallam received the world's first hand transplant
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The Overthrow of Bokassa
On 20 September 1979 the Central African dictator Jean Bedel-Bokassa ...
On 20 September 1979 the Central African dictator Jean Bedel-Bokassa left power
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Black September
In 1970 the Jordanian military fought against the Palestinian Liberation ...
In 1970 the Jordanian military fought against the Palestinian Liberation Organisation.
