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Radio 4,29 Oct 2025,5 mins

October 27th to November 2nd

This Week in History

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Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life. This week: 27th October to 2nd November 31st October 1984 - Indian Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi is assassinated 28th October 1726 - "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift is published. 30th October 1974 - Muhammad Ali defeats George Foreman in 'The Rumble In The Jungle' Presented by Viji Alles and Caroline Nicholls Produced by Stuart Ross and Amanda Litherland

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