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09 December
Cumbernauld is designated a New Town
30 September
Rod Stewart opens the SSE Hydro
01 July
Naval hero Admiral Adam Duncan is born in Dundee
21 October
First release of Grand Theft Auto
29 July
Refurbished National Museum of Scotland opens its doors
