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20 December
Contemporary era
1860
South Carolina secedes
On 20 December 1860, South Carolina became the first state to secede from the Union.
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- Encyclopaedia Guerre de Secession (Wikipedia) Wikipedia. 4/5
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Contemporary era
1803
Transfer of Louisiana
On 20 December 1803, Louisiana was formally handed over to the United States in New Orleans.
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- Encyclopaedia Vente de la Louisiane (Wikipedia) Wikipedia. 4/5
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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment
1192
Capture of Richard the Lionheart
On 20 December 1192, King Richard the Lionheart was captured in Austria returning from crusade.
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- Encyclopaedia Richard Ier d'Angleterre (Wikipedia) Wikipedia. 4/5