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United States enters World War II

WNBA star Brittney Griner flies to Abu Dhabi to be exchanged for Russian citizen Viktor Bout (Russian Federal Security Service via AP)

Today in History: December 8

Today in History: December 8: Day Of Significant International Relations
{1941) The U.S. declared war on Japan following the attack on Pearl Harbor, joining World War II.
{1980) John Lennon, a global music icon, was tragically killed in New York City.
{1987) A U.S.Soviet treaty reduced nuclear threats and eased Cold War tensions.
{2014) NATO ended its combat mission in Afghanistan after 13 years.
{2022) Brittney Griner was freed in a notable U.S.Russia prisoner exchange.

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