This Week in History

October 27th to November 2nd


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

This week: 27th October to 2nd November

31st October 1984 - Indian Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi is assassinated

28th October 1726 - "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift is published.
30th October 1974 - Muhammad Ali defeats George Foreman in 'The Rumble In The Jungle'

Presented by Viji Alles and Caroline Nicholls

Produced by Stuart Ross and Amanda Litherland

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This Week in HistoryBy BBC Radio 4