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  • Timor-Leste
    Monday Aug 30, 1999
    Xanana Gusmão

    The Independence Referendum

    Timor-Leste
    Monday Aug 30, 1999

    On 30 August 1999, a referendum was held in East Timor and an overwhelming majority voted for independence. The Indonesian military commenced a campaign of terror as a result, with terrible consequences. Although the Indonesian government denied ordering this offensive, they were widely condemned for failing to prevent it.




  • Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
    Monday Aug 30, 1999
    Dwayne Johnson

    WWF Tag Team Champions

    Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
    Monday Aug 30, 1999

    The Rock 'n' Sock Connection became WWF Tag Team Champions for the first time after defeating The Undertaker and Big Show for the titles on the August 30, 1999 episode of Raw is War.




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