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December 28th, 2009

Today in History

1973:
Alexander Solzhenitsyn publishes Gulag Archipelago.

1895:
The Lumiere brothers have their first paying audience at the Grand Cafe in Boulevard des Capucines -- this date is commonly considered the debut of the cinema.

1836:
Spain recognizes independence of Mexico.

1832:
John C. Calhoun becomes the first Vice President of the United States to resign.

1308:
The reign of Emperor Hanazono, emperor of Japan, begins.

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