MAY 2017

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HISTORY brings you an all-encompassing documentary event centered around the 25th anniversary of the LA Riots, the most destructive riot in American history that left 53 people dead and caused over a billion dollars in damage. (MA 15+)

CITIZENFOUR

Friday May 12 at 7:30pm

Take a front-row seat to the moment Edward Snowden changed history with his revelations of widespread government surveillance. (M) Read more…

The Codebreaker Who Hacked Hitler

Tuesday May 16 at 8:30pm

This is the story of Gordon Welchman, the forgotten genius of Bletchley Park. (PG)
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Les Darcy: The Maitland Wonder

Wednesday May 24 at 8:30pm

A hero to some, a coward to others. This is one of the most amazing stories in Australia’s sporting history. (G) Read more…

Gordon Welchman

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After joining Bletchley Park in 1941, he became head of “Hut 6”, specialising in the breaking of the German Army and Air Force Enigma codes. Read more…

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of President John F. Kennedy this month HISTORY has an impressive and moving line-up of documentaries celebrating one of the best-loved presidents in American history. Find out more

4 - 8 May 1942
Battle of the Coral Sea

The Battle of the Coral Sea has become the touchstone for the Australian-American strategic relationship.
It was the first aircraft carrier battle ever fought, and the first naval battle in which the opposing forces of surface ships at no stage sighted or fired at each other. All attacks were carried out by aeroplanes.
This year marks the 75th anniversary and provides an opportunity to reflect on this engagement. For many people this was the ‘battle that saved Australia’.

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