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2004
Ramona Trinidad Iglesias-Jordan, formerly world's oldest person in 2004, dies at 114
1998
NFL Europe (Formerly WLAF), kicks off season
1992
FCC rules companies can own 30 AM and 30 FM stations (formerly 12)
1980
Zimbabwe (formerly Southern Rhodesia) declares independence from UK
1979
Kiribati (formerly Gilbert Islands) declares independence from U.K.
1978
Tuvalu (formerly Ellice Islands) declares independence from U.K.
1972
Mizoram, formerly part of Assam, creates an Indian union territory
1970
Tonga, formerly Friendly Islands, declares independence from U.K.
1969
The Band (formerly The Hawks), perform their 1st concert
1968
Nauru (formerly Pleasant Island) declares independence from Australia
1966
Guyana (formerly British Guiana) declares independence from UK
1964
Malawi (formerly Nyasaland) declares independence from U.K.
1963
Kenya (formerly British East Africa) declares independence from UK
1960
Mali (formerly French Sudan) declares independence from France
1960
Congo (formerly Congo/Brazzaville) declares Independence from France
1960
Burkina (formerly Upper Volta) declares independence from France
1960
Zaire (formerly Belgian Congo) declares independence from Belgium
1960
Madagascar (formerly Malagasy Rep) declares independence from France
1960
Togo (formerly French Togo) declares independence from French adm
1957
Malayasia (formerly Malaya) gains independence from Britain
1957
Ghana (formerly Gold Coast) declares independence from U.K.
1952
1st NFL team in Texas, Dallas Texans formerly New York Yanks
1950
San Francisco 49ers (formerly AAFC) play 1st NFL game, lose 21-17
1950
Cleveland Rams (formerly AAFC) play 1st NFL game, beat Philadelphia 35-10)
1948
State of Eire (formerly Irish Free State) declares its independence
1948
Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) declares independence from UK
1947
Pakistan, formerly West Pakistan, declares independence from UK
1945
Ruthenia, formerly in Czechoslovakia, becomes part of Ukrainian SSR
1925
NHL's New York Americans (formerly Hamilton Tigers) 1st game, lose 3-1
1921
Mongolia (formerly Outer Mongolia) declares independence from China
1912
1st Stanley Cup game to be played in 3 20-min periods, formerly played in 30-min halfs, Quebec beats Moncton 9-3 on way to sweep
1534
English Parliament passes Act of Supremacy, making King Henry VIII head of the English church - a role formerly held by the Pope
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