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June 22nd to June 28th
Anne Frank's diary is published, a mysterious dancing fever strikes medieval Europe, and the first product is sold using a barcode.
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
25th June 1947: Anne Frank's diary is published for the first time.
24th June 1374: People begin dancing uncontrollably in the city of Aachen, Germany, in what comes to be known as St John's Dance
26th June 1974: A packet of gum becomes the first product to be sold using a barcode.
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Wed 24 Jun 202611:40
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This Week in History
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
