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19 December

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1972

Apollo 17 returns

On 19 December 1972, Apollo 17 splashed down, ending the crewed Apollo Moon programme.

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Contemporary era

1843

Publication of A Christmas Carol

On 19 December 1843, Charles Dickens published A Christmas Carol.

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1777

Washington winters at Valley Forge

On 19 December 1777, Washington's army made its winter camp at Valley Forge.

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