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ON THIS DAY

May 17th 1890

The French Exhibition at Earl's Court is opened, consisting mainly of objects which appeared at the Universal Exhibition at Paris the previous year, and included a chariot drawn by three African lions being driven around the arena.

May 17th 1900

Relief of Mafeking takes place.

May 17th 1902

Accession of King Alfonso of Spain.

May 17th 1997

Zaire is renamed Democratic Republic of Congo by the new President, Laurent Kahila.


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