This Week in History

April 27th to May 3rd


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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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This Week in HistoryBy BBC Radio 4