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Now playing Next Culture news Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history Nina Simone died on this day 20 years ago. Here are some of the best quotes from one of music's legends. 21/04/2023
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Now playing Next Design Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history On this day, the newly designed Reichstag was opened in Berlin in 1999. Behind it was the architect who's designed the look of multiple modern cities. 19/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history On the anniversary of Zimbabwe's independence, we look back at the different names the country has had. 18/04/2023
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Now playing Next Culture news Culture Re-View: The first Black actor to win a Lead Oscar Looking back at Sidney Poitier's career, the first Black winner of a Lead Actor Oscar on this day in 1964. 13/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history Happy anniversary of Sonny Bono (of Sonny & Cher), getting elected as mayor of Palm Springs, California! 12/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Culture Re-View: Kurt Vonnegut's five best quotes On the anniversary of his death, we take a look at Kurt Vonnegut's life and some of his most inspirational quotes. 11/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history The Good Friday Agreement and 'Derry Girls'; The Beatles break-up and more. 10 April is a significant date for everyone. 10/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history Did you know that Jackie Chan's birthday is on the day historians believe Jesus was crucified? 07/04/2023
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Now playing Next Culture news Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history On the anniversary of his death, we remind ourselves of the best songs Nirvana's Kurt Cobain wrote. 05/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history On this day in 1968, the US preacher, Dr Martin Luther King Jr. was fatally shot. His life and legacy is remembered here in pictures. 04/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history Happy 99th birthday Marlon Brando. We take a look at his best ever screen performances. 03/04/2023
Now playing Next Design Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history It's the 134th anniversary of the Eiffel Tower's opening. To celebrate, we look back on its place in French culture. 31/03/2023