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1 January — The Euro Currency officially became the legal tender for Spain, along with the other European Union (EU) Eurozone member area countries, replacing the Spanish peseta by being introduced physically with the official launch of the currency coins and banknotes.

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  2. ↑ Eaude, Michael (2002-01-18). "Camilo José Cela". The Guardian . Retrieved 2019-03-21.
  3. ↑ Allan Kozinn (17 May 2002). "Xavier Montsalvatge, 90; Composer and Music Critic" . The New York Times . p. C 13. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  4. ↑ Nash, Elizabeth (2002-06-19). "Carlos Berlanga: Punk star of the Spanish 'Movida'". The Independent, London. Retrieved 2019-03-15.
  5. ↑ "Jaime Brocal Remohí". Lambiek . Retrieved 2019-03-18.
  6. ↑ Ken Johnson (22 August 2002). "Eduardo Chillida, Sculptor on a Grand Scale, Is Dead at 78" . The New York Times . p. A 21. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  7. ↑ "Ricardo Calvo". Chessgames.com . Retrieved 2019-03-19.


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