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In 1780 Britain declares war against---------- . ?

In 1888 William Bundy invents the first ---------- clock. ?

In 1914 The U.S. State Department starts requiring ---------- for passports. ?

In 1945 International War Crimes Tribunal opens trial of Nazi leaders in---------- . ?

In 1947 Britain's Princess Elizabeth, marries Duke Philip ---------- in London's Westminster Abbey. ?