Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Today in History - December 20

On this day in 1803, the Louisiana Purchase was completed.

On this day in 1860, South Carolina became the first state to attempt to secede from the Union.

On this day in 1946, It's a Wonderful Life premiered in New York City.

And, in Chuckery, Ohio in 1886, it was reported that many farmers in the neighborhood are packing straw.

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