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Today in History: 1890, the Wounded Knee Massacre

Today is Monday, Dec. 29, the 363rd day of 2025. There are two days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 29, 1890, the Wounded Knee massacre took place in South Dakota as more than 250 Lakota people were killed by U.S. troops sent to disarm them. Also on this date: In 1170, Thomas ...

Today in History: December 27, Benazir Bhutto assassinated

Today in History: December 27, Benazir Bhutto assassinated By The Associated Press Today is Saturday, Dec. 27, the 361st day of 2025. There are four days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 27, 2007, former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in a shooting and ...

Today in History: December 26, massive earthquake triggers Asian Tsunami

Today in History: December 26, massive earthquake triggers Asian Tsunami By The Associated Press Today is Friday, Dec. 26, the 360th day of 2025. There are five days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 26, 2004, a 9.1-magnitude earthquake beneath the Indian Ocean off the Indonesian ...

Today in History: December 24, World War I ‘Christmas truce’ begins

Today in History: December 24, World War I ‘Christmas truce’ begins By The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, Dec. 24, the 358th day of 2025. There are seven days left in the year. This is Christmas Eve. Today in history: On Dec. 24, 1914, during World War I, impromptu Christmas ...

Today in History: December 22, four shot by New York subway vigilante

Today in History: December 22, four shot by New York subway vigilante By The Associated Press Today is Monday, Dec. 22, the 356th day of 2025. There are nine days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 22, 1984, New York City resident Bernhard Goetz shot and wounded four young Black ...