Dec. 27, Russian gymnast Larisa Latynina born

1934 – A decree changing the country’s name from Persia to Iran.

1945 – The division of Korea into South Korea and North Korea.

1945- Establishment of World Bank and the International Monetary Fund ((IMF).

1949- Declaration of Indonesia Independence from Netherlands.

1958 – Egypt and Soviet Union sign an agreement on building 1st phase of High Dam.

1979- USSR troops arrive in Afghanistan upon the request of the government in Kabul.

1991 – Russia succeedes the Soviet Union’s permanent seat at the UN to be one of the five countries which enjoys the right of veto.

2007 – Assassination of Pakistan former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.

2008 – Israel launches “Operation Cast Lead” aggression on Gaza Strip , resulted in the killing of about 1315 civilians and the injury of 5340 others.

Born Today:

1934 – Russian gymnast Larisa Latynina born.

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Feast Day of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist.

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