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Questions

In 1959 1211-kg great white shark becomes largest fish ever caught on a?

In 1960 ---------- becomes the capital of Brazil. ?

In 1961 French army revolts in?

In 1963 Beatles meet ---------- for 1st time. ?

In 1965 Karen ---------- Lufkin Tx, playmate (Oct, 1989), born. ?