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Guiana


1966 Guyana (formerly British Guiana) declares independence from UK

1946 French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique and Reunion become overseas depts

1940 Largest amount paid for a stamp ($45,000 for 1 cent 1856 British Guiana)

1907 Philip A. Edwards, British Guiana, runner, Olympic-bronze-1928, 32, 36

1895 Harry F V Edward, born in British Guiana, 100m/200m runner, Olympic-bronze-1920

1809 British take Cayenne (French Guiana) from French (until 1814)


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