This Week in History

April 13th to April 19th


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Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.

13th April 1970 - An explosion on board Apollo 13 threatens the lives of three astronauts.

16th April 1616 - William Harvey begins publicising the pioneering medical theory that blood circulates around the body.
18th April 1930 - Listeners who tuned in to the BBC for the 845pm bulletin were told 'there is no news'.

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This Week in HistoryBy BBC Radio 4