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A shocking Viking raid heralds a new age, the first live broadcast of the UK Parliament and Hong Kong is leased to Britain for 99 years.
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life..
8th June 793: A Viking raid on the island of Lindisfarne marks the beginning of the Viking Age in Europe.
9th June 1975: The first live transmission from the House of Commons is broadcast on the radio.
9th June 1898: China leases Hong Kong to Britain for 99 years.
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This Week in History
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
