Today in History Monday 12/09/2024

1958    The John Birch Society was founded in the United States by Robert HW Welch, Jr to combat communism and promote various ultraconservative causes. GET US OUT OF THE UN ! 
1965    The animated special A Charlie Brown Christmas featuring characters from Charles Schulz's popular Peanuts comic strip first aired on American television and became a holiday favorite of mine and a classic 
1990    Lech Wałęsa was elected president of Poland 
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