1955: New TV channel ends BBC monopoly Britain's first independent television station is on air, bringing advertisements to the airwaves for the first time.
2001: Simpson smuggled into Afghanistan The BBC's world affairs editor becomes the only television reporter to broadcast from Taleban-held Afghanistan as the country prepares for a US attack.
1998: Thousands flee fighting in Kosovo Serbian forces renew their assault against rebel fighters in Kosovo leading thousands of civilians to flee their homes.
