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June 2, 1974: Bhutan crowns 18-year-old king
The Himalayan kingdom crowns a new king and 150 foreigners attend; first time this once secluded country was open to so many outsiders.

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The New York Times
June 3, 1974
Page A1
1,005 words

Bhutan Crowns 18-Year-Old King Amid Pageantry
Diplomats Watch Ceremony 31-Gun Salute to King
India's President Attends

Article begins:
THIMBU, Bhutan, June 2 - The King of Bhutan, Jigme Singhi Wangchuk, was crowned today in a ceremony that sought to merge the traditions of Buddhism with the awakening of this remote Himalayan nation.

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