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December 11Across the years

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1972
Science & Discovery · December 11

Apollo 17 becomes the sixth and final Apollo mission to land on the Moon.

Apollo 17 becomes the sixth and final Apollo mission to land on the Moon.

1941
Historical Events · December 11

World War II: The Imperial Japanese Navy suffers its first loss of surface vessels during the Battle of…

World War II: The Imperial Japanese Navy suffers its first loss of surface vessels during the Battle of Wake Island.

1913
Arts & Culture · December 11

More than two years after it was stolen from the Louvre, Leonardo da Vinci's painting Mona Lisa is…

More than two years after it was stolen from the Louvre, Leonardo da Vinci's painting Mona Lisa is recovered in Florence, Italy. The thief, Vincenzo Peruggia, is immediately arrested.

1868
Historical Events · December 11

Paraguayan War: Brazilian troops defeat the Paraguayan Army at the Battle of Avay.

Paraguayan War: Brazilian troops defeat the Paraguayan Army at the Battle of Avay.

1475
Historical Figures · December 11

Birth of Pope Leo X

Born: Pope Leo X (died 1521).

384
Historical Figures · December 11

Death of Pope Damasus I

Died: Pope Damasus I (born c.304).

361
Ancient Civilizations · December 11

Julian enters Constantinople as sole Roman Emperor.

Julian enters Constantinople as sole Roman Emperor.

220
Ancient Civilizations · December 11

Emperor Xian of Han is forced to abdicate the throne by Cao Cao's son Cao Pi, ending the Han dynasty.

Emperor Xian of Han is forced to abdicate the throne by Cao Cao's son Cao Pi, ending the Han dynasty.

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