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March 2nd to March 8th
Alexander Graham Bell receives a patent for the telephone in the US, The Sound of Music, and Anne Boleyn makes her debut at the English court.
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
This week: 2nd to 8th March
March 7th - 1876 Alexander Graham Bell receives a patent for the telephone in the US
March 2nd - 1965 One of the most popular musical films of all time, "The Sound of Music," premieres
March 4th 1522 - Anne Boleyn makes her debut at the English court at the Green Castle pageant.
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Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.

