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Tower Bridge Jet
Why one man flew his fighter jet through Tower Bridge in London.
Rwanda Genocide
On April 6th 1994 the genocide in Rwanda began. Journalist Lindsey Hilsum lived through it
The UNAbomber
One of America's most wanted men was arrested in April 1996. The UNAbomber.
The Rebel Heiress
The year is 1974 and an American heiress has shocked the world by joining an armed gang.
Petula Clark touches Harry Belafonte's arm
In 1968, when Petula Clark touched Harry Belafonte's arm, it made US TV history
Eichmann Trial
In 1961 the man often known as the "architect of the Holocaust" went on trial in Israel.
The Apollo 13 Space Emergency
Fred Haise, one of the Apollo 13 astronauts, describes the moment disaster struck in 1970
Khmer Rouge in Cambodia
April 1975 the Khmer Rouge took control in Cambodia. Millions were to die at their hands.
Zimbabwe Independence
It's 30 years since Zimbabwe became independent. A veteran fighter talks to Witness.
Beirut Bombing
The US Embassy in Beirut was attacked by a suicide bomber in April 1983.
Liberia executions
In April 1980 there was a brutal military coup in the West African state of Liberia.
The building of Brasilia
Fifty years ago Brazil unveiled its new capital city to the world - Brasilia.
Columbine High School massacre
In April 1999 a school shooting shocked America. Columbine High.
Hubble Space Telescope
Launching the telescope into space didn't quite go according to plan
Portugal's Carnation Revolution
In 1974 a coup in Portugal paved the way for democracy - the Carnation Revolution.
Discovering the Secret of Life
In April 1953 two young scientists identified the structure of DNA
Ukraine Famine
In 1930s Ukraine a famine exacerbated by Soviet policies left millions dead.
Fall of Saigon
When Saigon fell in 1975 the Vietnam War ended. Two eyewitnesses tell their stories.
Hitler's Death
It's exactly 65 years since Adolf Hitler killed himself in a bunker in Berlin.
U2 Spy Plane
An american U2 spy-plane was shot down over the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
Iranian Embassy Siege
In May 1980 soldiers stormed the Iranian Embassy in London where hostages were being held.
Pakistan Education
For over 50 years Major Geoffrey Langlands has worked as a teacher in Pakistan.
Everest Tragedy
On May 10th 1996 a storm brought death to the slopes of Mount Everest.
Liberal Land Song
In 1910 the Liberal Party held power in Britain - and campaigned through song.
Pope Assassination Attempt
The day Pope John Paul the Second was shot.
Andijan Massacre
It's 5 years since Uzbek troops shot hundreds of people at a demonstration in Andijan.
State of Israel
In 1948, the state of Israel was declared
Cultural Revolution
In May 1966 China felt the first stirrings of the Cultural Revolution.
Mount St Helen's Volcano
Thirty years ago a huge volcano erupted in the western United States - Mount St Helens.
Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
In April and May of 1943 the Jews of the Warsaw ghetto rose up against the Germans.
East Timor
On May 20th 2002, East Timor finally becomes independent.