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Article: Today in History - Dec. 20
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Today is Saturday, Dec. 20, the 355th day of 2008. There are 11 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Dec. 20, 1803, the Louisiana Purchase was completed as ownership of the territory was formally transferred from France to the United States during ceremonies in New Orleans.
On this date:
In 1790, the first successful cotton mill in the United States began operating at Pawtucket, R.I.
In 1860, South Carolina became the first state to secede from the Union.
In 1945, the Office of Price Administration announced the end of tire rationing, effective Jan. 1st, 1946.
In 1963, the Berlin Wall was opened for the first time to West Berliners, ...