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January 12 in history: Transmission of first long-distance radio message from Eiffel Tower and more

1908
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1908

First long-distance radio message is broadcast from the Eiffel Tower.

1948
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1948

Mahatma Gandhi delivers his last speech and begins strike against communal violence.

1991
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1991

US Parliament approves military action against Iraq.

2009
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2009

Cristiano Ronaldo is awarded 2008 FIFA World Player of the Year for the first time.

2010
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2010

An earthquake kills 316,000 in Haiti.