Fun facts about the number 1000 (mil) in the DR

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The DR was one of the few nations willing to accept Jews at the advent of WW II. In 1939 they signed an agreement to admit 1000 Czech and Polish Jews so as to allow them to create settlements on the North Coast. It’s ironic that so humanitarian a gesture would coincide with Trujillist Rule.

1,000 Jews to Start Autonomous Colony in Dominican Republic | Jewish Telegraphic Agency

One year after Trujillo’s death Radio Mil (Radio 1000) was founded. It’s Radio Mil Informando (Informing) news segment became an important voice in decrying Trujillo in the aftermath of his regime and as a result was harassed by the Balaguer regime. Radio Mil was a leader for many years in Dominican Radio history.

Periodismo Dominicano: Breve Historia De La Radio En Republica Dominicana.

Milanuncios.com (1000Announcements.com) is the leading online classified advertisements website in Spain. It has an established footprint in the DR.

Milanuncios - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

MIL ANUNCIOS.COM - Anuncios de republica dominicana republica dominicana

The 1000 Peso has the National Palace on the front face and Alc?zar de Col?n on the back.

Dominican peso - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

National Palace (Dominican Republic) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Alc?zar de Col?n - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

And last but not least, drum roll please, , , , , , , , , , I made 1000 today. Thanks for letting me in.

What are your number 1000 experiences?