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1961
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East and West Cameroun merged as the federal Republic of Cameroun |
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James Meredith caused a race riot when he became the first black student to be admitted to the University of Mississippi . Following his graduation in 1964 he embarked on a I year course at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria. |
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1963 |
Nigeria became a Republic within the Commonwealth |
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Millions mourn the death of Egyptian President Abdul Nasser. Rock Legend Jimi Hendrix is burried in Seattle. |
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1971
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Walt Disney World opens in Orlando with 10,000 visitors on the first day |
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Mohammed Ali retains the Heavy Weight title of the world after beating Jo Frazier |
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Brazilian Soccor star Pele retires after 1281 goals in 1363 games
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$50,000 reward offerred for the return of Michael Jackson's white crystal beaded glove stolen from the Mowtown museum |
