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The Altmark Incident

The 16 February marks the 80th Anniversary of the Altmark Incident, during World War Two (1939-1945). The British destroyer HMS Cossack attacked the German tanker Altmarck near the Jøssingfjord, in neutral Norwegian waters, freeing 299 British POWs aboard.

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28th January 2020

Bombing of Berlin, Yalta Conference and more

Here’s our regularly-updated selection of films that may be of use to news editors and journalists in covering important anniversaries, contextualising current events or illustrating trending topics. Subscribe Brexit With the UK due to leave the European Union on 31 January, take a look back at the
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14th January 2020

Battle of the Bulge, Canadian Caper and more
31st December 2019

Rationing, Aswan Dam, National Trust Founded and more
3rd December 2019

Dad’s Army, Battle of the River Plate and more

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: Usa: Board Sailors Demonstrate Spectacular Skills Which May Be Part Of 1984 Olympics.; New to the Archive: This wonderfully stereotypical 1980s film shows board sailors demonstrating their skills, with an epic soundtrack!

: Uk: London Zoo's Two Year Old Giraffe Monty Leaves For New Life At Whipsnade Park.; New to the Archive: This film from 1981 shows a 'tall Londoner' relocating to Whipsnade Park- Monty the Giraffe!

: U.K.: Rare White Tiger Cubs On Display.; New to the Archive: This film looks back to 23 June, 1973, when four rare white tiger cubs went on display at Bristol Zoo.

: Usa: British Prime Minister Winston Churchill Visits His Mother's Home During New York Visit; New to the Archive: Did you know that Winston Churchill's mother was American? This film from 1953 shows him visiting his mother's New York home.

: France: World Convention Of Bald Men.; New to the Archive: This film looks back to 1968, and the World Convention of bald men!

: Hong Kong: Replica Or Sir Francis Drake's Golden Hind Visits Hong Kong; New to the Archive: This film comes from 1980, and catches up with the replica of Francis Drake's 'Golden Hind' in Hong Kong.

: U.k.: Archaeologists Find Roman Bridge In London.; New to the Archive: This film looks back to 1981 and the discovery of the Roman 'London Bridge' at an archaeological excavation.

: Usa: A Thousand Days - John F Kennedy Profile; New to the Archive: This mini-documentary looks back at JFK's Presidency.

: Japan. Bullet Train (shinkansen); New to the Archive: A real treat for train lovers this week- this 11 minute feature from 1982 takes an in-depth look at the Japanese Shinkansen, all aboard!

: France: Luxury Restaurant Opens For Dogs.; New to the Archive: This film looks back at 1984, to a restaurant in France- though, its especially for dogs!