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19th to 25th of January
The first English Parliament met at Westminster Hall, a US Air force plane carrying two Hydrogen bombs broke up mid-air and the inaugural 'Tour de France' was announced.
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
This week: 19th to 25th of January.
20th Jan 1265 - The first English Parliament met at Westminster Hall.
24th Jan 1961 - A US Air force plane carrying two Hydrogen bombs broke up mid-air over North Carolina.
19th Jan 1903 - A new bicycle race was announced "Tour de France".
Presented by Caroline Nicholls and Ron Brown.
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This Week in History
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
