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22nd to 28th December
The Miracle of the Andes, Charlemagne is crowned Holy Roman Emperor and the first ever match between two football clubs.
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
This week: 22nd to 28th December
22nd December 1972 - The Chilean Air Force finds fourteen survivors ten weeks after their plane crashed in the Andes.
25th December 800 - Charlemagne is crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III.
26th December 1860 - Hallam FC and Sheffield FC contest the first ever match between two football clubs.
Presented by Viji Alles and Caroline Nicholls.
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