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March 9th to March 15th

Mikhail Gorbachev was named the Soviet Union's new leader, Britain's first daily newspaper began publication, and Julius Caesar was assassinated by a group of senators.

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

March 11th - In 1985, Mikhail Gorbachev was named the Soviet Union's new leader.
March 11th - In 1702, Britain's first daily newspaper - The Daily Courant - began publication.
March 15th - In 44BC - the Ides of March - the Roman emperor, Julius Caesar, was assassinated by a group of senators.

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Wed 11 Mar 202611:40
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