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Today in History notes key events for December 17
The AP recalls notable dates on this day: 1903 Wright brothers first flight near Kitty Hawk. 1807 Whittier born in Haverhill. 1830 Bolivar dies. 1914 Britain proclaims protectorate over Egypt. 1919 Pi ca t i nny arsenal blast. 1939 Graf Spee scuttled off Uruguay. 1944 German offensive begins Battle of the Bulge. Eisenhower visit to Bourguiba in Tunis. Royal Netherlands navy silent station action. UN vote urges missile talks.
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