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1968
 In Tanzania Campbell Bridges (1937-2009), Scottish-born geologist, became the first to record the discovery of the gemstone-quality tsavorite a green gem that shines even before polishing. The gem was later mined in Kenya and Tanzania.
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1976
 Hatten Yoder (1921-2003), geology expert, authored "Generation of Basaltic Magma."
Links: USA, Books, Geology     Click to see the source(s) for this event 
 
2008 Jun 6
 Russia's new Pres. Medvedev met with leaders of a fractious alliance of ex-Soviet republics, warning Ukraine and Georgia not to lead their countries into NATO.
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