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1997 in Spain

Explore 2 historical events and records for Spain in 1997.

Historical records for Spain in 1997

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Extremadura Promotion Challenge

Benítez, Rafael · Almendralejo · Manager · Sport / Football

Benítez becomes manager of Extremadura and begins shaping the squad for a promotion push in the Spanish second tier.

Human Genome Rights Declaration

Mayor Zaragoza, Federico · Paris · Director General of UNESCO · Arts / Cultural Heritage

UNESCO adopted its Universal Declaration on the Human Genome and Human Rights setting out ethical principles for genetics research.

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