This Week in History - June 8th to June 14th

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

8th June 793: A Viking raid on the island of Lindisfarne marks the beginning of the Viking Age in Europe.

9th June 1975: The first live transmission from the House of Commons is broadcast on the radio.

9th June 1898: China leases Hong Kong to Britain for 99 years.

Published on Monday, 8th June 2026.

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