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Britain, China ink accord in 1984 on H.K.'s return

TOKYO, Japan - British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher signs in this file photo in December 1984 a Sino-British joint declaration at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing stipulating the restoration of Chinese sovereignty over Hong Kong 13 years later in 1997. Standing at the far right is China's paramount leader Deng Xiaoping.

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New shinkansen train

TOKYO, Japan - The new Hayabusa bullet train leaves JR Tokyo Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen Line on March 5, 2011. The green train, which debuted the same day, is the first new model deployed by the service's operator, East Japan Railway Co., since December 1997. It can travel at speeds of up to 300 kilometers per hour and it has the longest nose of any shinkansen at 15 meters.

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Nonfiction writer Asakura dies at 67

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in December 1997 shows nonfiction writer Kyoji Asakura. Asakura, whose real name is Hiroshi Oshima, was found dead in his apartment in Kanagawa Prefecture on Dec. 9, 2010. He was 67.

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Takao Ode, ex-Supreme Court justice, dies at 73

TOKYO, Japan - Takao Ode (file photo), a former justice of the Supreme Court, died of heart failure at his home in Sano, Tochigi Prefecture, on Sept. 29, the Supreme Court said Oct. 2. He was 73. Ode served as a Supreme Court justice from September 1997 to December 2001, when he resigned due to poor health.

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Historic hotel in Kanazawa left to rot since 1998

KANAZAWA, Japan - File photo taken in December 2001 shows Hakuunro Hotel at the Yuwaku hot spring in the suburbs of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, which has been left to rot, much to the dismay of local residents. Founded in 1937, the hotel was a pioneer resort hotel constructed in a half-Japanese, half-Western style, characteristic of the early Showa Period (1926-1989). It was registered as a cultural property in 1997 but shut down the following year due to bad management.

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Futemma base's return may be delayed

The proposed return of the U.S. Futemma marine base in Okinawa Prefecture to Japan may be delayed by at least two or three years because of uncertainty over a replacement heliport. The photograph was taken by a Kyodo News helicopter in December 1997 over the city of Ginowan, Okinawa, where the heliport is located.

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U.N. Conference on Global Warming held in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Environmentally friendly plates, made from apple grounds, are used in restaurants in the conference building. (Picture taken on December 2, 1997)

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U.N. Conference on Global Warming held in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - A member of a Korean NGO appeals for reduction of CO2, outside the conference hall. (Picutre taken on December 2, 1997)

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Itami Juzo attacked by Yakuza

Juzo ITAMI, a film director at the press conference after he was attacked by members of ""Yakuza"" (Japanese gang) in May, 1992. Mr. Itami commited sucide on December 20, 1997.

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Korea-major drop of Won

Major drop of Korean Won -- Foreign exchange trade was temporarily stopped due to the huge drop of Korean won. (At Korea Foreign Exchange Bank main store in Seoul city, on December 10, 1997)

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U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change held in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Congressmen from U.S. visit the conference hall. (Picture taken on December 2, 1997)

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U.N. Conference on Global Warming held in Kyoto

Mr. Hiroshi OKI (center), the chairman of the Kyoto Conference appeared at a press conference. (Picture taken on December 1, 1997)

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Tokyo Stock Exchange

Nikkei average regained 20,000 yen level on May 6, 1997, for the first time since December 18, 1996.

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The Christmas List (1997)

Mimi Rogers Characters: melody parris Television: The Christmas List (1997) Director: Charles Jarrott 01 December 1997 Date: 01 December 1997

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The Christmas List (1997)

Marla Maples Characters: faith Television: The Christmas List (1997) Director: Charles Jarrott 01 December 1997 Date: 01 December 1997

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The Christmas List (1997)

Marla Maples & Rob Stewart Characters: faith & dr. david skyler Television: The Christmas List (1996) Director: Charles Jarrott 01 December 1997 Date: 01 December 1997

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Pensacola: Wings Of Gold (1997)

Rodney Rowland, Salvator Xuereb, Kathryn Morris, Kristanna Loken, James Brolin & Brynn Thayer Film: Pensacola: Wings Of Gold (1996) Director: William Blinn 22 December 1997 Date: 22 December 1997

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Mousehunt; Mouse Hunt (1997)

Lee Evans & Nathan Lane Characters: Lars Smuntz & Ernest 'Ernie' Smuntz Film: Mousehunt; Mouse Hunt (1997) Director: Gore Verbinski 19 December 1997 Date: 19 December 1997

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As Good As It Gets (1997)

Jack Nicholson Characters: & Melvin Udall Film: As Good As It Gets (USA 1997) Director: James L. Brooks 06 December 1997 Date: 06 December 1997

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As Good As It Gets (1997)

Jack Nicholson Characters: Melvin Udall & Film: As Good As It Gets (USA 1997) Director: James L. Brooks 06 December 1997 Date: 06 December 1997

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As Good As It Gets (1997)

Jack Nicholson Characters: Melvin Udall & Film: As Good As It Gets (USA 1997) Director: James L. Brooks 06 December 1997 Date: 06 December 1997

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As Good As It Gets (1997)

Helen Hunt, Jack Nicholson & Greg Kinnear Characters: Carol Connelly,Melvin Udall & Simon Bishop Film: As Good As It Gets (USA 1997) Director: James L. Brooks 06 December 1997 Date: 06 December 1997

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As Good As It Gets (1997)

Jack Nicholson Characters: Melvin Udall Film: As Good As It Gets (USA 1997) Director: James L. Brooks 06 December 1997 Date: 06 December 1997

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As Good As It Gets (1997)

Greg Kinnear & Jack Nicholson Characters: Simon Bishop & Melvin Udall Film: As Good As It Gets (USA 1997) Director: James L. Brooks 06 December 1997 Date: 06 December 1997

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As Good As It Gets (1997)

Jack Nicholson & Helen Hunt Characters: Melvin Udall & Carol Connelly Film: As Good As It Gets (USA 1997) Director: James L. Brooks 06 December 1997 Date: 06 December 1997

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As Good As It Gets (1997)

Greg Kinnear & Jack Nicholson Characters: Simon Bishop & Melvin Udall Film: As Good As It Gets (USA 1997) Director: James L. Brooks 06 December 1997 Date: 06 December 1997

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As Good As It Gets (1997)

Helen Hunt & Jack Nicholson Characters: Carol Connelly & Melvin Udall Film: As Good As It Gets (USA 1997) Director: James L. Brooks 06 December 1997 Date: 06 December 1997

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As Good As It Gets (1997)

Jack Nicholson Characters: Melvin Udall & Film: As Good As It Gets (USA 1997) Director: James L. Brooks 06 December 1997 Date: 06 December 1997

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As Good As It Gets (1997)

Helen Hunt & Jack Nicholson Characters: Carol Connelly & Melvin Udall Film: As Good As It Gets (USA 1997) Director: James L. Brooks 06 December 1997 Date: 06 December 1997

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As Good As It Gets (1997)

Jack Nicholson Characters: Melvin Udall Film: As Good As It Gets (USA 1997) Director: James L. Brooks 06 December 1997 Date: 06 December 1997

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The Postman (1997)

Kevin Costner, Olivia Williams Characters: The Postman,Abby Film: The Postman (1997) Director: Kevin Costner 12 December 1997 Date: 12 December 1997

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The Postman (1997)

Ring Of People Watching Fight Film: The Postman (1997) Director: Kevin Costner 12 December 1997 Date: 12 December 1997

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The Postman (1997)

Kevin Costner Characters: The Postman Film: The Postman (1997) Director: Kevin Costner 12 December 1997 Date: 12 December 1997

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The Postman (1997)

Olivia Williams, Kevin Costner Characters: Abby,The Postman Film: The Postman (1997) Director: Kevin Costner 12 December 1997 Date: 12 December 1997

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The Postman (1997)

Kevin Costner With Mule Characters: The Postman WITH Film: The Postman (1997) Director: Kevin Costner 12 December 1997 Date: 12 December 1997

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The Postman (1997)

Will Patton Characters: General Bethlehem Film: The Postman (1997) Director: Kevin Costner 12 December 1997 Date: 12 December 1997

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Mr Magoo: Mr. Magoo (1997)

Leslie Nielsen Characters: Mr. Quincy Magoo Film: Mr Magoo: Mr. Magoo (1996) Director: Stanley Tong 25 December 1997 Date: 25 December 1997

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Mr Magoo: Mr. Magoo (1997)

Matt Keesler, Kelly Lynch, Liam Nielsen Characters: ,Luanne LeSeur / Prunella Pagliosi, Film: Mr Magoo: Mr. Magoo (1997) Director: Stanley Tong 25 December 1997 Date: 25 December 1997

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The Postman (1997)

Kevin Costner With Mule Characters: The Postman WITH Film: The Postman (1997) Director: Kevin Costner 12 December 1997 Date: 12 December 1997

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The Postman (1997)

Kevin Costner, & Larenz Tate Characters: The Postman, & Ford Lincoln Mercury Film: The Postman (1997) Director: Kevin Costner 12 December 1997 Date: 12 December 1997

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Mr Magoo: Mr. Magoo (1997)

Leslie Nielsen Characters: Mr. Quincy Magoo Film: Mr Magoo: Mr. Magoo (1997) Director: Stanley Tong 25 December 1997 Date: 25 December 1997

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Mr Magoo: Mr. Magoo (1997)

Leslie Nielsen With Dog Characters: Mr. Quincy Magoo WITH Film: Mr Magoo: Mr. Magoo (1997) Director: Stanley Tong 25 December 1997 Date: 25 December 1997

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Mousehunt; Mouse Hunt (1997)

Mouse Eats Cheese Film: Mousehunt; Mouse Hunt (1997) Director: Gore Verbinski 19 December 1997 Date: 19 December 1997

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Mousehunt; Mouse Hunt (1997)

Lee Evans & Nathan Lane Characters: Lars Smuntz & Ernest 'Ernie' Smuntz Film: Mousehunt; Mouse Hunt (1996) Director: Gore Verbinski 19 December 1997 Date: 19 December 1997

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Mousehunt; Mouse Hunt (1997)

Lee Evans & Nathan Lane Characters: Lars Smuntz & Ernest 'Ernie' Smuntz Film: Mousehunt; Mouse Hunt (1997) Director: Gore Verbinski 19 December 1997 Date: 19 December 1997

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Mousehunt; Mouse Hunt (1997)

Nathan Lane & Mouse Characters: Ernest 'Ernie' Smuntz & Film: Mousehunt; Mouse Hunt (1997) Director: Gore Verbinski 19 December 1997 Date: 19 December 1997

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Mousehunt; Mouse Hunt (1997)

Lee Evans & Nathan Lane Characters: Lars Smuntz & Ernest 'Ernie' Smuntz Film: Mousehunt; Mouse Hunt (1997) Director: Gore Verbinski 19 December 1997 Date: 19 December 1997

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Mr Magoo: Mr. Magoo (1997)

Leslie Nielsen & Dog Characters: Mr. Quincy Magoo & Film: Mr Magoo: Mr. Magoo (1997) Director: Stanley Tong 25 December 1997 Date: 25 December 1997

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Mousehunt; Mouse Hunt (1997)

Lee Evans Characters: Lars Smuntz Film: Mousehunt; Mouse Hunt (1997) Director: Gore Verbinski 19 December 1997 Date: 19 December 1997

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Mousehunt; Mouse Hunt (1997)

Nathan Lane & Lee Evans Characters: Ernest 'Ernie' Smuntz & Lars Smuntz Film: Mousehunt; Mouse Hunt (1997) Director: Gore Verbinski 19 December 1997 Date: 19 December 1997