Changes Coming To Spain
AP reports a transformed Spain as tourism rises to 18 million annually fueling prosperity. Madrid’s dense modern apartments and coastal hotels replace older streets while traffic and smog replace quiet siestas. Youth shop, work, and public affection rise. underground garages, bold dress, and open displays mark a new urban Spain.
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Today in History highlights from January 7
On this date in 1953 President Truman announced the United States had developed a hydrogen bomb. Other events noted include the 1789 first U.S. presidential election, 1800 birth of Millard Fillmore, 1927 transatlantic radio-telephone service, 1938 Joseph Kennedy as ambassador to Britain, 1952 Eisenhower’s Republican stance, 1965 Sukarno quitting the UN, and various past and recent events. The eagle as the U.S. national symbol is mentioned.
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