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December 27th, 2009

Today in History

1997:
Protestant paramilitary leader Billy Wright is assassinated in Northern Ireland.

1979:
The Soviet Union seizes control of Afghanistan and Babrak Karmal replaces overthrown and executed President Hafizullah Amin.

1949:
Indonesian National Revolution: Queen Juliana of the Netherlands grants Indonesia sovereignty.

1947:
Howdy Doody, a children's television program, makes its debut (NBC).

1932:
Radio City Music Hall opens

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