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This week in 1983 saw the ‘Hitler diaries’ published. The German magazine, Stern, had the first instalment of the controversial “Hitler Diaries” which was an account of World War II allegedly written by the Führer himself. However, a few days later, the diaries were released for testing by chemical expert Dr Julius Grant. He proved that the paper in the diaries was not in use until after World War II. The glue and ink were also modern. The text of the “diaries” was also found to be full of historical inaccuracies and anachronisms.

In 1985 this week, Coca-Cola changed its formula and released New Coke. The response was overwhelmingly negative, and the original formula was back on the market in less than three months!

SONGS PLAYED

Amigo – Black Slate
World Outside Your Window – Tanita Tikaram
I’m All Out Of Love – Air Supply
Love Changes Everything – Climie Fisher
The King of Rock n Roll – Prefab Sprout
Breakout – Swing Out Sister
Rain Or Shine – Five Star
Serious – Donna Allen
We Don’t Need Another Hero – Tina Turner
Everybody Wants to Rule The World – Tears For Fears
How Will I Know – Whitney Houston
Too Shy – Kajagoogoo
Red Red Wine – UB40
Church of the Poin Mind – Culture Club
Love & Pride – King
Wild Boys – Duran Duran
Tunnel Of Love – Fun Boy Three
The Lion Sleeps Tonight – Fun Boy Three and Bananarama
Land of Confusion – Genesis
Every Roase Has It’s Thorn – Poison
Perfect – Fairground Attraction
The Power of Love – Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Walking on Sunshine – Katrina and the Waves
Bear Cage – The Stranglers
Kids in America – Kim Wilde
Doctor! Doctor! – Thompson Twins
Gold – Spandau Ballet
My Perfect Cousin – The Undertones