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Radio 4,17 Jun 2026,5 mins

June 15th to June 21st

This Week in History

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Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life. 18 June 1984 - 'The Battle of Orgreave' sees police officers clash with striking miners. 16 June 1824 - The Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (now known as the RSPCA) is formed. 21 June 1948 - The world’s first stored-program computer is switched on in Manchester.

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