International Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee bans Russia from competing at the 2018 Winter Olympics for doping at the 2014 Winter Olympics.
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Owen Cooper
Owen Cooper, English actor
December 5 is celebrated as International Volunteer Day, a United Nations observance that highlights the importance of volunteerism...
"The greatest pleasure of life is love."
Pierre de Ronsard
Exploration Flight Test-1
Exploration Flight Test-1, the first flight test of Orion, is launched.
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Pierre de Ronsard
"The greatest pleasure of life is love."
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Krampus
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International Volunteer Day
International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
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December 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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December 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
