Witness History Episodes Available now
The building of Brasilia
Fifty years ago Brazil unveiled its new capital city to the world - Brasilia.
Liberia executions
In April 1980 there was a brutal military coup in the West African state of Liberia.
Beirut Bombing
The US Embassy in Beirut was attacked by a suicide bomber in April 1983.
Zimbabwe Independence
It's 30 years since Zimbabwe became independent. A veteran fighter talks to Witness.
Khmer Rouge in Cambodia
April 1975 the Khmer Rouge took control in Cambodia. Millions were to die at their hands.
The Apollo 13 Space Emergency
Fred Haise, one of the Apollo 13 astronauts, describes the moment disaster struck in 1970
Eichmann Trial
In 1961 the man often known as the "architect of the Holocaust" went on trial in Israel.
Petula Clark touches Harry Belafonte's arm
In 1968, when Petula Clark touched Harry Belafonte's arm, it made US TV history
The Rebel Heiress
The year is 1974 and an American heiress has shocked the world by joining an armed gang.
The UNAbomber
One of America's most wanted men was arrested in April 1996. The UNAbomber.
