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Almanac: Gibraltar

Three-hundred-and-twelve years ago today Britain (with the aid of Dutch allies) seized Gibraltar from Spain, transforming it into a fortress and naval base. Today it's a prime tourist destination, famous for its indigenous monkeys and its 1,400-foot-tall landmark rock. Jane Pauley reports.
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