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East Timor
On May 20th 2002, East Timor finally becomes independent.
Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
In April and May of 1943 the Jews of the Warsaw ghetto rose up against the Germans.
Mount St Helen's Volcano
Thirty years ago a huge volcano erupted in the western United States - Mount St Helens.
Cultural Revolution
In May 1966 China felt the first stirrings of the Cultural Revolution.
State of Israel
In 1948, the state of Israel was declared
Andijan Massacre
It's 5 years since Uzbek troops shot hundreds of people at a demonstration in Andijan.
Pope Assassination Attempt
The day Pope John Paul the Second was shot.
Liberal Land Song
In 1910 the Liberal Party held power in Britain - and campaigned through song.
Everest Tragedy
On May 10th 1996 a storm brought death to the slopes of Mount Everest.
Pakistan Education
For over 50 years Major Geoffrey Langlands has worked as a teacher in Pakistan.
