2026 Crans-Montana bar fire
A fire at a bar during New Year's Eve celebrations in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, kills 41 people and injures 116 others.
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Ian Subiabre
Ian Subiabre, Argentine footballer
On January 1, 2004, the 10th anniversary of the introduction of the Euro, the currency was adopted by Slovenia, becoming the first...
"The first step in the journey of a thousand miles must be taken in the first step."
Lao Tzu
Bulgaria
Bulgaria officially adopts the Euro, becoming the 21st Eurozone country.
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