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50th anniversary: Based on the results of a referendum held about one month earlier, the Kingdom...
Fri, May 16, 2025
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In 1975, Based on the results of a referendum held about one month earlier, the Kingdom of Sikkim (flag pictured) abolished its monarchy and was annexed to become the 22nd state of India.
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100th anniversary: The first modern performance of Claudio Monteverdi's opera Il ritorno d'Ulisse...In 1925, The first modern performance of Claudio Monteverdi's opera Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria occurred in Paris.1 yr agoWikipediaDetails →50th anniversary: Japanese climber Junko Tabei (pictured) became the first woman to reach the...In 1975, Japanese climber Junko Tabei (pictured) became the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.1 yr agoWikipediaDetails →
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