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Christopher Columbus sighted Guyana in the year 1498.
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In 1565, Sir Walter Raliegh discovered Guyana.
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In the year 1598, the Dutch claimed the first colonization voyage to Guyana.
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The first african slaves arrived in Guyana.
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During 1666, England and Holland (The Netherlands) fought over possession of Guyana.
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The Dutch, French and British all fought each other for control of Guyana.
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On the 26th of May in the year 1966, Guyana gained Independance.
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In the year 1998, Guyana Police and U.S. Anti-Drug agents seized 3 tons of cocaine from a cargo ship.
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A U.S. embassy employee was kidnapped. He/She was released after a ransom payment.
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Between 2004 and 2005 Guyana had problems with hit sguads.
