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This year in history
In the year 1606

	April 12th	Great Britain adopted the 'The Union Jack' as its national flag.
	June 6th	French dramatist, Pierre Corneille, was born in Rouen. He was one of the greatest French dramatists who is often referred to as the founder of French tragedy.

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