Witness History Episodes Available now
George Blake Escapes
In October 1966 a Soviet double agent escaped from a British jail.
Canada Kidnap - James Cross
In October 1970 James Cross, a British diplomat, was kidnapped by Quebec separatists.
Erich Honecker stands down
On 18 October 1989, the East German communist leader, was forced from power.
French Algerian Massacre
On 17 October 1961, French police turned against Algerian demonstrators in Paris.
Coca Cola Change 1985
In 1985 the soft drink company changed its age old formula.
First Birth Control Clinic Opened in the US
Margaret Sanger's clinic was open for 10 days giving women advice about contraception
USS Cole
On 12 October 2000, an American destroyer was attacked by al-Qaeda suicide bombers.
Burton and Taylor remarry
In October 1975 the filmstars Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor got married - again!
Thai Student Massacre
In October 1976 security forces opened fire on student demonstrators in Bangkok.
The US Bombing of Afghanistan
It's 10 years since the first airstrikes on Afghanistan.
