A to Z This Day in World History | December 20th

Dec 20, 2023

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Here are some historical events that occurred on December 20th:

1803: The United States formally took possession of the Louisiana Territory from France in a ceremony known as the Three Flags Day.

1860: South Carolina became the first state to secede from the United States.

1946: The Christmas classic film "It's a Wonderful Life," directed by Frank Capra and starring James Stewart, premiered in New York City.

1956: Montgomery Bus Boycott: The U.S. Supreme Court declared segregated seating on buses unconstitutional.

1989: United States troops invaded Panama to overthrow dictator Manuel Noriega.

1995: NATO began peacekeeping operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

These are just a few examples of historical events that happened on December 20th.

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