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Guelleh, 78, has ruled the small, strategically important country in the Horn of Africa unchallenged since 1999.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Acreage grew to 832,000, with record yields, and Florida was king, producing 78 percent of all United States citrus.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Pressed as a 78 rpm disc, it featured songs like The Good Ship Victory and There Comes a Time.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Richard Eggerman, who turned 80 this year, and his wife, Linda, 78, welcome the discussion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The driver revved the engine, backed up and raced away, escaping down Highway 78.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman