Today in history for Dec. 24.
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1979
Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan
1814
Treaty signed to end the War of 1812
1851
Fire ravages Library of Congress
1973
Stephenie Meyer, best-selling author of “Twilight” novels, is born
1952
McCarran-Walter Act goes into effect, revising immigration laws
1801
Richard Trevithick introduces his “Puffing Devil”
1948
A family moves into the world’s first fully solar house
1923
President Coolidge lights first national Christmas tree
1964
1972
Bob Hope gives his last show in Vietnam
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