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12th to 18th January
'Ivan the Terrible' becomes the first Tsar of Russia, the launch of the 'Listen with Mother' programme, and the first public performance of the illusion of sawing a person in half.
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
This week: 12th to 18th January
16th January 1547 - Ivan The Terrible becomes the first Tsar of Russia.
16th January 1950 - The first edition of "Listen With Mother" is broadcast on the 麻豆社 Light Programme.
17th January 1921 - The first public performance of the illusion of sawing a person in half is given at Finsbury Park Empire.
Presented by Ron Brown and Viji Alles.
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