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January 23rd - 29th


On 23rd January…

1963 - Kim Philby the infamous double agent defected to Russia. He was a high-ranking British intelligence officer (spy) who leaked secrets to Russia during both World War II and the Cold War. His actions led to the deaths of many Western agents during the 1940s and early 1950s.


On 24th January…

1965 - Winston Churchill died aged 90 years. He was British Prime Minster from 1940-1945 and 195-1955. As Prime Minister he led the nation to victory during World War II and kept the population upbeat and positive despite being in the midst of a war with his famous speeches.


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