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1989 earthquake in California
The devastation caused by the 1989 Californian earthquake, the effects on tourism in the region, and the strain a natural disaster places on the federal budget.
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Fri 27 Oct 198921:00
BBC Radio 4
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1989 in review
A review of the major news stories of 1989, including revolutions and invasions.
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Alistair Cooke's Century
A look back at the 20th century through the eyes of broadcaster Alistair Cooke.
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- Fri 27 Oct 198921:00BBC Radio 4
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