This Day in History December 24 2009 and notable events
Christmas Eve marks the 358th day of 2009 with seven days remaining. Notable events on this date include Kit Carson's birth in 1809, Vasco da Gama's death in 1524, the 1814 Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812, the 1851 Library of Congress fire, the 1865 Klan founding in Pulaski, Verdi's Aida premiere in 1871, Eisenhower named supreme commander in 1943, Menotti's Amahl and the Night Visitors in 1951, Apollo 8 Genesis readings in 1968, and 1980 hostages vigil in Iran.
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Vasco da Gama
Africa
India
Cochin
United States
Britain
Ghent
Belgium
Library of Congress
Washington
D.C
Pulaski
Tenn
Ku Klux Klan
Giuseppe Verdi
Cairo
Egypt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Gian Carlo Menotti
NBC
U.S
Iran
Chevron settles $45.5 million natural gas royalties suit
Chevron Corp will pay 45.5 million to resolve claims it underpaid natural gas royalties to the government and Native Americans. Most funds go to federal state and American Indian accounts, with 12.3 million to the whistle blower's heirs in Texarkana. The agreement covers Texaco Unocal and other affiliates.
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Washington Chevron Corp
Justice Department
Texarkana
Interior Department
Chevron
Texaco Inc
Unocal Corp
Winter storm barrels across Midwest disrupting travel
A major winter storm spread from the Plains to the Midwest on Wednesday causing travelers to face slick icy roads and many flight cancellations and delays. Forecasters expect heavy snow sleet and rain with a potential foot or more by Christmas Day. Northward and eastward movement may intensify Thursday as I 70 and I 25 saw ice and closures in Kansas and Colorado while Nebraska churches canceled Christmas Eve services.
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Omaha
Neb
Plains
Midwest
Scott Whitmore
National Weather Service
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
State Department of Transportation
Jason Juhan
Love's
Goodland
Rocky Mountains
Lake Michigan
Four Corners
Colorado
Wellington
Colo
Cheyenne
Wyo
Nebraska
Incomplete romance tribute to Jolyn Green and love
A fragmented note celebrates decades of marriage and a daughter, praising Jolyn Green and a partner named Jo. The text reflects enduring love, shared years, and emotional commitment with references to stars sunrises and heartfelt devotion. The message includes names Racheal and others, but factual details are minimal.
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Jolynst
Olynn Green
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Associated Press
Christopher “Kit” Carson
Madison County
Martin’s
42Nd St
Moe Cities Community Church
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Mid-Cities Community Church
Midcities.org
Hamilin
Holford
Lee Green
Ealehead
Joe Allbright
Odessa
Eo Eele
Mary Frances
Santa Claus
Tim
Wesley Court
Parks Methodist Retirement Village
Sears Methodist Retirement System
Sears Methodist Retirement System, Inc
Saorence
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