1967
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With the introduction of asphalt for road making, crushed
granite was no longer required and exports ceased from Guernsey in 1967. A total of 4,147,975 tons
of granite was exported to Britain.
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1973
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Channel Island granted Associate status of the EEC
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1975
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Oil crisis leads to bankruptcy of many tomato growers
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1978
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Queen Elizabeth II re-visits the islands
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1980s
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Major international banks move to the islands.
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1982
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QEII Marina built.
Roman wreck "Asterix" found in St Peter
Port harbour mouth by diver Richard Keene
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1995
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Prince Charles commemorates 50th anniversary of Liberation
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1999
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Millennium celebrations and large street parties in St Peter Port & St Helier
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2000
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Electricity submarine cable linked to European grid
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2008
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Guernsey abolishes corporation tax except for regulated entities (10%) and
utilities (20%)
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Guernsey Electricity explores possibility of giant wind turbines but would need
14 60 metre high towers to meet a proposed target of 10% electricity from renewable sources by 2012
and 20% by 2020.
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