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Although Spain's aim had always been to annex Gibraltar, it was made clear in a referendum in 1967 that the people preferred British rule. |
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Spain had always tried hard to reclaim Gibraltar from Britain; however, in a referendum held in 1967, the people of Gibraltar decided by a great majority to stay with Britain. |
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A referendum in 1967 showed that, despite Spain's attempts to annex Gibraltar, in fact the people favoured Britain. |
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Spain's attempts to reconquer Gibraltar failed in 1967 when the people of Gibraltar held a referendum, and showed their loyalty to Britain. |
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In a referendum in 1967, the people of Gibraltar rejected Spain's claim of annexation, and voted in favour of Britain. |