December 01

Tuesday 01, 1998:

Exxon announces a US$73.7 billion deal to buy Mobil, thus creating Exxon-Mobil, the largest company on the planet.

Saturday 01, 1973:

Papua New Guinea gains self government from Australia.

Monday 01, 1969:

Vietnam War: The first draft lottery in the United States is held since World War II.

Monday 01, 1958:

Our Lady of the Angels School fire in Chicago, Illinois kills 92 children and three nuns.

Tuesday 01, 1835:

Hans Christian Andersen publishes first book of fairy tales

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