Today in History highlights key events on December 23
On December 23 historical milestones include 1823 publishing of A Visit from St. Nicholas in Tray Sentinel, 1783 Washington resigning as army commander, 1893 Humperdinck Haensel und Gretel premiere, 1928 NBC network, 1948 Tojo execution, 1968 Pueblo crew released, 1975 Welch killed, 1980 Kosygin funeral, 1986 Voyager first nonstop flight, 1997 Nichols verdict, and 1997 Bush-Yeltsin call on recognition talks.
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Thought For Today Reflects Shared Views
A quotation attributed to the actress and humorist born in 1905 describes a well-informed man as someone whose views align with his own. The line mirrors Chase's style and witty aphorisms from a mid-20th century era.
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Passenger tries to ignite improvised explosive on Paris to Miami flight
A passenger aboard American Airlines Flight 63 from Paris to Miami attempted to ignite an improvised explosive in his shoe. Flight attendants and passengers subdued him, two doctors sedated him, and two F-15s escorted the jet to Logan Airport Boston where FBI custody followed. Authorities are probing identity and passport details amid heightened security comments from White House and FBI.
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Jets patrol Afghan skies in bid to locate bin Laden
U S forces patrolled Afghanistan on Saturday seeking Osama bin Laden amid a Kabul leadership change with Hamid Karzai sworn in as prime minister. The Pentagon denied air strike casualties among Afghan leaders en route to the inauguration while pursuing al Qaida in caves and forests as troops plan a broader operation with allied forces.
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Bush urges appreciation of life’s gifts at Christmas
President Bush in a weekly radio address urged Americans to value family friends and faith as the nation mourns Sept 11 losses and supports troops in Afghanistan. He praised education reforms tax relief and terrorism measures while lamenting stalled economic stimulus. He highlighted bipartisan progress and holiday plans.
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