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HIS HIGHNESS THE AGA KHAN VISITS THE MUSEUM SITE IN TORONTO - 2007-11-06

Date: 
Tuesday, 2007, November 6
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2007, November 6:His Highness the Aga Khan visited Toronto Museum Site on November 6th at 2:30pm. He waved (a big wave). He rolled down the car window and leaned over with a huge wave and happy smile. [Exclusive Photos]


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