1929 in Estonia

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References

  1. ↑ Toivo Miljan (2004). "Chronology". Historical Dictionary of Estonia. USA: Scarecrow Press. ISBN   978-0-8108-6571-6.
  2. ↑ "Asta Vihandi (1929 – 1993) laulja ja näitleja". Haudi: Kalmistute Register (in Estonian). 2018. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
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