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1997
Princess Caradja-Kretzulesco, royalty, a direct descendent of Prince Vlad the Impaler, who was nicknamed Dracula, dies at 76
1974
Northern Ireland is brought under direct rule from Westminster
1972
Great Britain imposes direct rule over Northern Ireland
1924
Allies direct Fiume (Rijeka) in Italy
1913
17th amendment (direct election of senators) declared ratified
1913
17th amendment, requiring direct election of senators, ratified
1903
1st direct primary election law in U.S. adopted, by Wisconsin
1900
Charles Vidor, born in Budapest, Hungary, direct, Rhapsody, Gilda, Cover Girl
1883
1st direct U.S. - Brazil telegraph connection
1876
Direct telegraph link established between Britain and NZ
1862
NY-SF direct telegraphic link forms
1798
1st direct federal tax on states-on dwellings, land and slaves
1765
Stamp Act passed; 1st direct British tax on colonists
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