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Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life, including the death of Marie Antoinette, a flood of beer in London, and Beatlemania.

Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.

16th October 1793: Marie Antoinette is executed in Paris.

17th October 1814: A flood of beer courses through the streets of London.

13th October 1963: The Beatles perform on 'Sunday Night at the London Palladium', marking the beginning of Beatlemania.

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