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Wednesday, 18 June 2025 04:20
This Day in Rock History - June 18th
1977: On the eve of their wedding, Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and his intended, Silvia Sommerlath receive a special serenade when they attend a Stockholm concert by, who else, ABBA.
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