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This Week in History

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NEW Season 1 Oct 12, 2026 · 5 min

October 12th to October 18th

Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life. 16th October 1793: Marie Antoinette is executed in Paris. 17th October 1814: A flood of beer courses through the streets of London. 13th October 1963: The Beatles perform on 'Sunday Night at the London Palladium', marking the beginning of Beatlemania.

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