Fifty years ago, an uprising by members of the LGBT community in New York inspired the creation of the modern gay rights movement.
Witness History has five stories from the history of space exploration, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing in 1969.
Today we will hear from five people who have witnessed incredible moments in history.
Claire Marshall introduces us to five important moments in environmental history.
In the run-up to this year's Tokyo Olympics, this edition of Witness History is presented from Japan and introduces us to five important moments in Japan's history, including the royal wedding that broke over 2,600 years of tradition. Crown Prince Akihito married a non-royal bride in 1959. The wedding was broadcast live on television and marked a turning point in Japanese society.