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What choice did Gibraltar’s residents have in the 1967 referendum?
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Gibraltar
The rock of Gibraltar.
In the 1967 referendum, residents of Gibraltar were presented with two options regarding the territory's future status:
- Opting for Spanish sovereignty
- Maintaining a continued close association with Britain
The referendum resulted in an overwhelming preference for the latter, with 12,138 votes cast in favor of remaining associated with Britain compared to only 44 votes for Spanish sovereignty.1