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December 1st, 2009

Today in History

1981:
A Yugoslavian Inex Adria Aviopromet DC-9 crashes in Corsica killing 178.

1969:
Vietnam War: The first draft lottery in the United States is held since World War II.

1913:
Ford Motor Company introduces the first moving assembly line.

1884:
Near Frisco, New Mexico (now Reserve), deputy sheriff Elfego Baca holds off a gang of 80 Texan cowboys who want to kill him for arresting Charles McCarthy.

1822:
Peter I is crowned as Emperor of Brazil.

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