In Europe2004
The EU grows east
Ten countries, most of them once behind the Iron Curtain, joined the European Union.
Born Rikshospitalet, 21 Jan 2004
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21 Jan 2004
Born in Rikshospitalet
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In Europe2004
Ten countries, most of them once behind the Iron Curtain, joined the European Union.
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