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| December 13th |
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| About December 13th is the 347th day of the year (348th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 18 days remaining until the end of the calendar year. December 13th is the International Hug a Red Head Day. Births 1930 - Robert Prosky, actor (Dead Man Walking, Rudy) 1933 - Lou Adler, record producer 1961 - Gary Zimmerman, Hall of Fame offensive tackle 1980 - Patrik Antonius, professional poker player, model 1985 - Peter Eastgate, professional poker player 1989 - Taylor Swift, country singer, guitarist Deaths 1934 - Thomas A. Watson, telephone pioneer, shipbuilder 2006 - Lamar Hunt, Hall of Fame football owner Events 1769 - Dartmouth College is founded by the Rev. Eleazar Wheelock. 1918 - Woodrow Wilson visits France for a post-WWI peace conference, becoming the first American president to visit Europe. 1939 - The first production Lincoln Continental is completed. 1983 - The Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 186-184 in triple overtime in the highest scoring game in NBA history. 2000 - U.S. Vice President Al Gore delivers his concession speech in the election against president-elect George W. Bush. 2001 - The U.S. government releases a video showing Osama bin Laden and others discussing the September 11th attacks. 2003 - Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein is captured by U.S. forces. |
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