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Argentina's disappeared
On 13 December 1983, the government of Argentina promised to investigate military crimes
Albert Luthuli Receives the Nobel Peace Prize
Chief Albert Luthuli was the first African to win the Nobel Prize for Peace - in 1960
Smallpox Eradication
It was once one of the most feared diseases in the world - disfiguring and often deadly
John Lennon
It is exactly 30 years since the former Beatle, John Lennon, was shot dead in New York.
Pearl Harbour
The Japanese attack on American ships in Pearl Harbour forced the US into World War II.
Somalia Marines
In December 1992 US Marines stormed the beaches of Somalia.
Kindertransports
In December 1938 the Kindertransports began, carrying Jewish children to safety in Britain
El Salvador killings
On December 2nd 1980 the military in El Salvador killed 3 US nuns, and a layworker.
Channel Tunnel
The moment of breakthrough for the Channel Tunnel between Britain and France
Tomb of Tutankhamun
In late November 1922 the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh, Tutankhamun, was uncovered
