On this day in history
December 19
American
1972Apollo 17 splashes down in the Pacific, ending the last manned mission to the Moon.
Apollo 17 splashes down in the Pacific, ending the last manned mission to the Moon.
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1998The House impeaches Bill Clinton on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice.
The House impeaches Bill Clinton on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice.
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World
1946Fighting breaks out in Hanoi, beginning the First Indochina War between France and the Viet Minh.
Fighting breaks out in Hanoi, beginning the First Indochina War between France and the Viet Minh.
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1984Britain and China sign the Joint Declaration agreeing to return Hong Kong to China in 1997.
Britain and China sign the Joint Declaration agreeing to return Hong Kong to China in 1997.
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