June 2nd - June 8th

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

BBC Radio 4 explores the history books and archives to see what has happened on this same week throughout history. With short looks at the events that have shaped the world and made us who we are today.

This week. June 2nd - June 8th - 5th of June 1989. On Chang’an Avenue in Beijing one man stands alone, blocking of a column of tanks leaving Tiananmen Square. Captured on film, the image of the 'Tank Man' protestor goes around the world. - 4th of June 1913. At the 133rd Epsom Derby, the suffragette Emily Davison walks in to the path of the onrushing King's Horse. - 6th of June 1962. Performing at Abbey Road studios for the first time, The Beatles meet George Martin for the first time.

Presented by Ron Brown and Caroline Nicholls Produced by Luke Doran and Stuart Ross