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Today in History for December 30th

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Highlights of this day in history: Saddam Hussein executed; Chicago fire kills 600; Vladimir Lenin proclaims establishment of the Soviet Union; United Auto Workers union stage first "sit-down" strike; Musician Bo Diddley is born. (Dec. 30)

       
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