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Today in 1979, Vietnamese troops capture Phnom Penh ending a four-year bloodbath by Cambodia's Khmer Rouge. The invasion follows years of Khmer Rouge raids into Vietnam culminating in the massacre of 3,000 civilians at Ba Chúc. Vietnamese troops will occupy Cambodia until 1989.

Today in 1979, Vietnamese troops capture Phnom Penh ending a four-year bloodbath by Cambodia's Khmer Rouge. The invasion follows years of Khmer Rouge raids into Vietnam culminating in the massacre of 3,000 civilians at Ba Chúc. Vietnamese troops will occupy Cambodia until 1989.
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Charades began in France as a type of riddle, then became a popular parlor game in the 1800s. Sit in on a game played by the Duke of Wellington, in which he was reportedly 'happier than when he won his battles.' shannonselin.com/2017/01/charad…

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Today in 1941, FDR uses his State of the Union address to denounce the world's dictatorships and their 'new order of tyranny.' Roosevelt also lays out his vision of 'four freedoms' for all peoples: freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want and freedom from fear.

Today in 1941, FDR uses his State of the Union address to denounce the world's dictatorships and their 'new order of tyranny.' Roosevelt also lays out his vision of 'four freedoms' for all peoples: freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want and freedom from fear.
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On this day in 1781, a thousand French troops invade Jersey in hopes of wresting control of the Channel Island from Great Britain. The expedition fails.

On this day in 1781, a thousand French troops invade Jersey in hopes of wresting control of the Channel Island from Great Britain. The expedition fails.
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Today in 1066, Harold Godwinson is crowned king of England following the death of Edward the Confessor. Meanwhile, a distant cousin of the dead ruler, William of Normandy, claims the throne for himself. By year's end, two armies will decide the matter near a town called Hastings.

Today in 1066, Harold Godwinson is crowned king of England following the death of Edward the Confessor. Meanwhile, a distant cousin of the dead ruler, William of Normandy, claims the throne for himself. By year's end, two armies will decide the matter near a town called Hastings.
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On this day in 1919, a small political faction calling itself the German Workers' Party forms in Munich. It will soon draw the attention of a 30-year-old army veteran named Adolf Hitler who will help shape it into the Nazi party.

On this day in 1919, a small political faction calling itself the German Workers' Party forms in Munich. It will soon draw the attention of a 30-year-old army veteran named Adolf Hitler who will help shape it into the Nazi party.
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On this day in 1916, Britain's first modern conscription bill, 'the Military Service Act,' is introduced in Parliament. Males between the ages of 18 and 41 will soon be eligible for the draft. By 1918, the age limit will be raised to 51.

On this day in 1916, Britain's first modern conscription bill, 'the Military Service Act,' is introduced in Parliament. Males between the ages of 18 and 41 will soon be eligible for the draft. By 1918, the age limit will be raised to 51.
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On this day in 1968, Alexander Dubček comes to power in Czechoslovakia. His democratic reforms, which bring about the 'Prague Spring,' put the country on a collision course with Moscow. 228 days later, Soviet and Warsaw Pact troops invade.

On this day in 1968, Alexander Dubček comes to power in Czechoslovakia. His democratic reforms, which bring about the 'Prague Spring,' put the country on a collision course with Moscow. 228 days later, Soviet and Warsaw Pact troops invade.
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On this day in 1951, Seoul, South Korea falls to communist forces for the second time. Within three weeks, U.S. and Allied troops launch a counter attack to retake the city and drive the enemy north.

On this day in 1951, Seoul, South Korea falls to communist forces for the second time. Within three weeks, U.S. and Allied troops launch a counter attack to retake the city and drive the enemy north.
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On this day in 1777, George Washington's army defeats the British at Princeton, New Jersey. The victory follows the Continentals' triumph over the Hessians at Trenton the week before.

On this day in 1777, George Washington's army defeats the British at Princeton, New Jersey. The victory follows the Continentals' triumph over the Hessians at Trenton the week before.
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On this day in 1946, Nazi radio announcer William 'Lord Haw Haw' Joyce is hanged in London for treason. Although officially a German citizen, the American-born broadcaster was captured in 1945 trying to flee the former Third Reich while carrying a British passport.

On this day in 1946, Nazi radio announcer William 'Lord Haw Haw' Joyce is hanged in London for treason. Although officially a German citizen, the American-born broadcaster was captured in 1945 trying to flee the former Third Reich while carrying a British passport.
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On this day in 1492, the Muslim stronghold of Granada surrenders to the armies of Castile and Aragon ending more than 700 years of Islamic rule on the Iberian Peninsula.

On this day in 1492, the Muslim stronghold of Granada surrenders to the armies of Castile and Aragon ending more than 700 years of Islamic rule on the Iberian Peninsula.
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On this day in 1781, 2,400 Continental soldiers from Pennsylvania mutiny over unpaid wages. Eventually, the state offers the troops discharges, but many accept bonuses to reenlist.

On this day in 1781, 2,400 Continental soldiers from Pennsylvania mutiny over unpaid wages. Eventually, the state offers the troops discharges, but many accept bonuses to reenlist.
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On this day in 1945, the Luftwaffe launches its last major air attack of WW2: Operation Bodenplatte. The 1,000-plane raid into Belgium, the Netherlands and France causes only moderate damage and does nothing to stem the Western Allied advance into Nazi Germany.

On this day in 1945, the Luftwaffe launches its last major air attack of WW2: Operation Bodenplatte. The 1,000-plane raid into Belgium, the Netherlands and France causes only moderate damage and does nothing to stem the Western Allied advance into Nazi Germany.
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RIGHT NOW in 1863, President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation takes effect. 'All persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a state in rebellion against the United States, shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free.'

RIGHT NOW in 1863, President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation takes effect. 'All persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a state in rebellion against the United States, shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free.'
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On this day in 1944, Hitler's generals carry out Germany's last major offensive in the West. Operation Nordwind sees Wehrmacht and SS troops strike at U.S. and French forces in Alsace and Lorraine. The push fails to forestall the Third Reich's inevitable collapse.

On this day in 1944, Hitler's generals carry out Germany's last major offensive in the West. Operation Nordwind sees Wehrmacht and SS troops strike at U.S. and French forces in Alsace and Lorraine. The push fails to forestall the Third Reich's inevitable collapse.
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On this day in 1775, 1,200 Continental troops are defeated by a force of local militia and British regulars at the Battle of Quebec. The loss foils the American plan to seize the province and incite the French population there to join in the rebellion against Great Britain.

On this day in 1775, 1,200 Continental troops are defeated by a force of local militia and British regulars at the Battle of Quebec. The loss foils the American plan to seize the province and incite the French population there to join in the rebellion against Great Britain.
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On this day in 1813, British troops, Indigenous warriors and Canadian militia cross the Niagara River and burn Buffalo, N.Y. The raid is a retaliation for the American razing of Newark, Upper Canada (present-day Niagara-on-the-Lake) just days before.

On this day in 1813, British troops, Indigenous warriors and Canadian militia cross the Niagara River and burn Buffalo, N.Y. The raid is a retaliation for the American razing of Newark, Upper Canada (present-day Niagara-on-the-Lake) just days before.
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On this day in 1972, President Nixon calls off the 'Christmas Bombings' of North Vietnam after Hanoi agrees to resume peace talks in Paris. An estimated 1,600 civilians are killed in the raids; 16 B-52s are lost. A deal is reached three weeks later.

On this day in 1972, President Nixon calls off the 'Christmas Bombings' of North Vietnam after Hanoi agrees to resume peace talks in Paris. An estimated 1,600 civilians are killed in the raids; 16 B-52s are lost. A deal is reached three weeks later.
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