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2020
President Vladimir Putin announces Russia has become the 1st country to grant regulatory approval to a Covid-19 vaccine, called “Sputnik V”, despite no scientific data being published or phase 3 trials having even begun.
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2008
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1988
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1978
“C’est Chic” 2nd studio album by Chic is released featuring single “Le Freak” (Billboard Album of the Year 1979).
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1968
Beatles launch “Apple Records” label.
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1956
Elvis Presley releases “Don’t Be Cruel”.
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1951
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1934
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1929
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1874
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