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1999

Today’s quotation“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”— Nelson Mandela

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Earthquake hits Düzce; hundreds dead three months after Izmit1970: A cyclone hits East Pakistan50 days until January 1, 2000Veterans Day; the 11th hour of the 11th day52 days until January 1, 2000Berlin marks ten years since the Wall opened54 days until January 1, 200055 days until January 1, 2000Earthquake hits Düzce; hundreds dead three months after Izmit1970: A cyclone hits East Pakistan50 days until January 1, 2000Veterans Day; the 11th hour of the 11th day52 days until January 1, 2000Berlin marks ten years since the Wall opened54 days until January 1, 200055 days until January 1, 2000

Friday, November 12, 1999 · 50 days to Y2K

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