Today in history: Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Indian plane hijacked, and more
Authored By Manas Joshi
Published: Dec 24, 2020, 04:30 IST | Updated: Dec 24, 2020, 04:30 IST
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1777
Captain James Cook discovers Kiritimati & names it Christmas Island
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1906
Reginald transmits first human voice over radio from US to ships in Atlantic
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1968
Apollo 8 astronauts became the first humans to orbit moon
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1979
Soviet Union invades Afghanistan
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1999
Indian Airlines Flight 814, from Kathmandu to New Delhi is hijacked
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