As we speak is Friday, Dec. 20, the 355th day of 2024. There are 11 days left within the yr.
As we speak in historical past:
On Dec. 20, 1989, the USA launched Operation Simply Trigger, sending troops into Panama to topple the federal government of Gen. Manuel Noriega.
Additionally on this date:
In 1803, the Louisiana Buy was accomplished as possession of the territory was formally transferred from France to the USA.
