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Bombing of Cambodia continues in an effort to retrieve POWs.<BR><B>8.&nbsp;<\/B><B>1978<\/B> The United States recognizes the People&#8217;s Republic of ______.<BR><B>10.&nbsp;<\/B><B>1977<\/B> Rock pioneer ______  ______ dies in Memphis.<BR><B>12.&nbsp;<\/B><B>1994<\/B> In a testament to the escalation of everyday ________<U> <\/U>usage, America Online announces that it has reached 1 million subscribers.<BR><B>14.&nbsp;<\/B><B>1975<\/B> __________<U> <\/U>is in business in Seattle, Washington. 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