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| June 10 is a national holiday in Portugal. Officially, known as Dia de Camões, de Portugal e das Comunidades Portuguesas ('Day of Camões, Portugal, and the Portuguese Communities'), this day commemorates the death of Lu´s de Camões on June 10, 1580. On Portugal Day, don't miss this backgrounder on a nation of adventurers. |
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| The books of Charles Dickens, the great novelist of Victorian era, were not mere stories but social commentary intended to change the world. He died on June 9 1870 and remains hugely attractive to young and old alike from Mumbai to Texas to Holland to Norway. To honor the man, we profile his eventful life and achievements for all. |
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