Witness History
History told by the people who were there. For nine minutes every weekday, Witness History takes you back to moments which have shaped our world.
Episodes (2785 available)
In 1962, first lady Jackie Kennedy took the cameras on a tour of the restored White House
10 mins
In 1984, the Statue of Liberty was rejuvenated ahead of her 100th birthday
11 mins
In 1946, Mexican-American Raoul Cortez launched a radio service in Spanish in Texas
11 mins
In 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested after refusing to give up her seat on the bus
10 mins
In 1997, the remains of a Lakota leader were returned from London to South Dakota
11 mins
In March 1959, the Hawaiian Admission Act was passed
11 mins
Composer Manuel Eduardo Toscano on the origins of Paquita la del Barrio's signature tune
11 mins
BBC Archive recordings with veterans of the 1916 battle
11 mins
In 1981, Australia launched the Slip Slop Slap campaign with help from Sid the seagull
11 mins
In 2016, the UK voted on whether to remain a member of, or leave, the European Union
11 mins
