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| December 27th |
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| About December 27th is the 361st day of the year (362nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are four days remaining until the end of the calendar year. Births 1959 - Andre Tippett, Hall of Fame linebacker 1972 - Joanie Laurer, professional wrestler, actress ("Chyna") Deaths 1938 - Zona Gale, author, playwright (Miss Lulu Bett) 2007 - Benazir Bhutto, former Prime Minister of Pakistan 2008 - Delaney Bramlett, singer, songwriter, musician Events 1932 - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City. 1944 - The World Bank is created when 28 nations sign an agreement. 1947 - The children's television show Howdy Doody premieres. 1968 - Apollo 8 safely splashes down in the Pacific Ocean, ending the first orbital manned mission to the Moon. 1978 - Spain adopts a new constitution and becomes a democracy after 40 years of dictatorship. 2001 - China is granted permanent normal trade status with the United States by President George W. Bush. 2004 - Peyton Manning tosses his 49th touchdown of the season, breaking the previous NFL record held by Dan Marino. 2007 - Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto is assassinated by a suicide bomber. 2008 - Israel launches a 3-week operation on Gaza. |
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