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Radio 4,04 Mar 2026,5 mins

March 2nd to March 8th

This Week in History

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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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