1860CE
Politics
South Carolina Secedes
South Carolina votes to secede from the United States, becoming the first state to do so and setting the stage for the American Civil War.
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December 20
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1983CE
Birth
Jonah Hill Born
American actor, director, and producer known for his roles in comedies like Superbad and 21 Jump Street, as well as dramatic performances in Moneyball and The Wolf of Wall Street, both of which earned him Academy Award nominations.
1989CE
War
US Invades Panama
The United States launches 'Operation Just Cause', invading Panama to depose its de facto leader, Manuel Noriega.