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THIS DAY IN HISTORY: DECEMBER 7
Today in History 2004 Hamid Karzai takes office The Afghan politician took office as the President of the Islamic Republic in Afghanistan’s first direct democratic elections in history. 1982 December Murders in Suriname Fifteen prominent Surinamese men were kidnapped and subsequently murdered over 3 days by the military government. The men were
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Airbus C295
The Airbus C295 stands as a testament to innovation and versatility, serving a multitude of mission profiles with its robust design and advanced capabilities. This tactical transport aircraft has firmly established itself as a reliable workhorse, catering to the diverse needs of military forces, governments, and non-governmental agencies across the
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THIS DAY IN HISTORY: DECEMBER 6
What Happened On This Day – December 6 1977 South Africa grants independence to Bophuthatswana The Republic of Bophuthatswana was never internationally recognized. In 1994, after a series of coups, it reintegrated with South Africa. 1967 World’s first pediatric heart transplant 3 days after the first heart transplant in the world occurred
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Embraer EMB-145 AEW&C
The Embraer R-99 is the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) military designation of the EMB-145-RS. Various models of aircraft have been produced to perform special mission duties, including the E99 for airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) missions, the R-99 for remote sensing, and the P-99 for maritime patrol. Development of the R-99 began during the 1990s in
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THIS DAY IN HISTORY: DECEMBER 5
What Happened On This Day – December 5 2005 UK’s Civil Partnership Act of 2004 comes into force UK’s Civil Partnership Act of 2004 came into force almost a year after it was passed. 1977 Egypt breaks all relations with Arab countries President Anwar al-Sadat broke all relations with Syria, Libya, Algeria,
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THIS DAY IN HISTORY: DECEMBER 4
What Happened On This Day – December 4 1991 Pan Am ceases operations Pan American World Airways, the largest airline in the United States began operations in October 1927. 1982 China adopts its current constitution The Constitution of the People’s Republic of China replaced the Constitutions of 1954, 1975, and 1978. 1980 Led
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THIS DAY IN HISTORY: DECEMBER 3
What Happened On This Day – December 3 1984 Bhopal Gas Disaster A gas leak from a Union Carbide India Limited pesticide plant in the city of Bhopal, India killed over 2000 people and affected thousands of others. It is said to be the world’s worst industrial disaster. 1970 Ayatollah Khomeini takes
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Embraer EMB-111
The Embraer EMB-111 “Bandeirante Patrulha,” also known by the nickname “Bandeirulha,” is a twin-engine turboprop aircraft developed and manufactured by Embraer. It evolved from the light transport aircraft Bandeirante and was designed for maritime patrol purposes. The project was introduced to the Brazilian Air Force in 1975 as a replacement
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THIS DAY IN HISTORY: DECEMBER 2
Today in History 2001 Enron Files for Bankruptcy The Houston, Texas-based energy company filed for Chapter Eleven bankruptcy after reports of widespread accounting fraud became public. At that time, the company became the largest company in the history of the United States to declare bankruptcy. 1988 Benazir Bhutto is sworn in as
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