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Abundant Life Christian School shooting

The Abundant Life Christian School shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, takes place, resulting in the death of three people.

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Kai Cenat

Kai Cenat, American streamer

Fact 1985

On December 16, 1985, the first edition of 'The Princeton Review' was published, revolutionizing the test preparation industry by...

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"The truth is rarely pure and never simple."

Oscar Wilde

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2022 Batang Kali landslide

A landslide occurs at a camp at an organic farm near the town of Batang Kali in Selangor, Malaysia, trapping 92 people and killing 31.

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Oscar Wilde

"The truth is rarely pure and never simple."

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Victory Day (Bangladesh)

Victory Day observances, celebration of the Indo-Bangla allied victory over Pakistan armed forces and the Liberation of Bangladesh. (Bangladesh and India[a])

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Simbang Gabi

The beginning of the nine-day celebration beginning December 16 and ending December 24, celebrating the trials which Mary and Joseph endured before finding a place to stay where Jesus could be born (Hispanidad):
The first day of the Simbang Gabi novena of masses (Philippines)