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    Photos: Today in History for Dec. 5

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    Thomas Edison
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    Thomas Edison

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    • Updated Nov 24, 2021

    Thomas A. Edison as he appeared in the Newark railroad station, Dec. 5, 1929, waiting for the train to take him to Fort Myers, Fla., where he will continue his experiments in the production of rubber from the common goldenrod and other plants. Edison was preceded a few weeks ago by many of his laboratory assistants, who are now busy in Florida setting up equipment and laboratory apparatus for use of “The Wizard”. (AP Photo)

    Washington Julius Oppenheimer
    2

    Washington Julius Oppenheimer

    • ASSOCIATED PRESS
    • Updated Nov 24, 2021

    Julius Robert Oppenheimer, nuclear scientist, appearing before the Senate Atomic Energy Committee in Washington, on Dec. 5, 1945, declines to estimate in public, the damage one of the atomic bombs would inflict upon a fleet of ships. (AP Photo)

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    • Updated Nov 24, 2021
    LEWISHAM TRAIN CRASH
    4

    LEWISHAM TRAIN CRASH

    • AP
    • Nov 24, 2021

    The body of a victim is taken from the wreckage of two trains which collided in thick fog and an overhead viaduct, which had a third train on it, also collapsed at St. John's Station, London, Dec. 5, 1957. Ninety people died and one hundred and seventy six were injured. (AP Photo)

    Czechs Protest 1989
    5

    Czechs Protest 1989

    • Laurent Rebours
    • Updated Nov 24, 2021

    Czechoslovakian students erected a wall of cardboard boxes in Prague, Dec. 5, 1989, blocking the entrance to the Federal Government building, in a show of their disapproval with recent reforms in the Czechoslovakian government. (AP Photo/Laurent Rebours)

    American Indians; indigenous people
    6

    American Indians; indigenous people

    • ASSOCIATED PRESS
    • Updated Nov 24, 2021

    Capt. Evan Johnston, constructing quartermaster at Fort Wingate, N.M., watches Charlie Turquoise, left, venerable Navajo medicine man, and Lefty Manygoats, an assistant of Charlie, go through the sacred Indian sand-painting rituals, blessing the $10,000,000 Fort Wingate Ordnance Depot dedicated Dec. 5, 1941. Sand-painting is destroyed at dusk in accordance with Indian custom. The ceremony was unique in Army annals. (AP Photo)

    Watchf Associated Press Domestic News Entertainment  United States APHS52655 TV  DENVER MUPPETS
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    Watchf Associated Press Domestic News Entertainment United States APHS52655 TV DENVER MUPPETS

    • GEORGE BRICH
    • Updated Nov 24, 2021

    Singer John Denver, with children, aged 6-10, at a taping session Nov. 15, 1979 for his upcoming holiday television special, "John Denver and the Muppets, A Christmas Together." The show was broadcast on ABC-TV, Dec. 5, 1979, 8-9 pm. Denver told the yuletide story of "Silent Night" to his small guests, and they are joined by Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and all the famed Jim Henson Muppets in sing the the traditional carol. (AP Photo/George Brich)

    Mick Jagger, Jerry Hall
    8

    Mick Jagger, Jerry Hall

    • Paul Benoit
    • Updated Nov 24, 2021

    Rock musician Mick Jagger, right, is shown with pregnant girlfriend Jerry Hall on the beach, Dec. 5, 1983, St. Peter, Barbados. (AP Photo/Paul Benoit)

    Rosa Parks Honored
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    Rosa Parks Honored

    • AP
    • Updated Nov 24, 2021

    Rosa Parks, center, whose refusal to give up her bus seat to a white man 20 years ago sparked the historic Montgomery bus boycott, is honored, Dec. 5, 1975 at ceremonies commemorating the civil rights crusade in Montgomery. Beside her are Mrs. Jonnie Carr, president of the Montgomery Improvement Association, and U.S. Rep. Walter Fauntroy of Washington, D.C. (AP Photo)

    China Invasion Of Tibet 1950
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    China Invasion Of Tibet 1950

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    • Updated Nov 24, 2021

    Chinese Communists are shown at a camp in Tibet, Dec. 5, 1950. (AP Photo)

    Yemen: Army
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    Yemen: Army

    • Horst Faas
    • Updated Nov 24, 2021

    North Yemensh tribesman ride on the hood of a truck as preparations for war between North and South Yemen increase on Dec. 5, 1972. “Harb”, or war is a favorite pastime of North Yemen’s mountain warrior tribesmen. (AP Photo/Horst Faas)

    Yankees Berra Howard 1975
    12

    Yankees Berra Howard 1975

    • Marty Lederhandler
    • Nov 24, 2021

    Elston Howard, left, and Yogi Berra hold Yogi's new, and old, Yankee uniform in New York, Dec. 5, 1975. Berra, who had been manager of the New York Mets, was named as a coach of the Yankees. Howard is also a Yankee coach. Both Howard and Berra were most valuable league players as Yankee catchers. Man at right is unidentified. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler)

    Julian Bond
    13

    Julian Bond

    • Anonymous
    • Nov 24, 2021

    Julian Bond, who won three elections and a Supreme Court decision, reflects on a newsman?s question after his arrival at Atlanta, Dec. 5, 1966. The high court said the Georgia House erred in denying Bond his seat because of his views on Viet Nam conflict. (AP Photo)

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    Thomas Edison

    Thomas Edison

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    Thomas A. Edison as he appeared in the Newark railroad station, Dec. 5, 1929, waiting for the train to take him to Fort Myers, Fla., where he will continue his experiments in the production of rubber from the common goldenrod and other plants. Edison was preceded a few weeks ago by many of his laboratory assistants, who are now busy in Florida setting up equipment and laboratory apparatus for use of “The Wizard”. (AP Photo)

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    Washington Julius Oppenheimer

    Washington Julius Oppenheimer

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    Julius Robert Oppenheimer, nuclear scientist, appearing before the Senate Atomic Energy Committee in Washington, on Dec. 5, 1945, declines to estimate in public, the damage one of the atomic bombs would inflict upon a fleet of ships. (AP Photo)

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    LEWISHAM TRAIN CRASH

    LEWISHAM TRAIN CRASH

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    The body of a victim is taken from the wreckage of two trains which collided in thick fog and an overhead viaduct, which had a third train on it, also collapsed at St. John's Station, London, Dec. 5, 1957. Ninety people died and one hundred and seventy six were injured. (AP Photo)

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    Czechs Protest 1989

    Czechs Protest 1989

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    Czechoslovakian students erected a wall of cardboard boxes in Prague, Dec. 5, 1989, blocking the entrance to the Federal Government building, in a show of their disapproval with recent reforms in the Czechoslovakian government. (AP Photo/Laurent Rebours)

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    American Indians; indigenous people

    American Indians; indigenous people

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    Capt. Evan Johnston, constructing quartermaster at Fort Wingate, N.M., watches Charlie Turquoise, left, venerable Navajo medicine man, and Lefty Manygoats, an assistant of Charlie, go through the sacred Indian sand-painting rituals, blessing the $10,000,000 Fort Wingate Ordnance Depot dedicated Dec. 5, 1941. Sand-painting is destroyed at dusk in accordance with Indian custom. The ceremony was unique in Army annals. (AP Photo)

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    Watchf Associated Press Domestic News Entertainment  United States APHS52655 TV  DENVER MUPPETS

    Watchf Associated Press Domestic News Entertainment United States APHS52655 TV DENVER MUPPETS

    • GEORGE BRICH

    Singer John Denver, with children, aged 6-10, at a taping session Nov. 15, 1979 for his upcoming holiday television special, "John Denver and the Muppets, A Christmas Together." The show was broadcast on ABC-TV, Dec. 5, 1979, 8-9 pm. Denver told the yuletide story of "Silent Night" to his small guests, and they are joined by Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and all the famed Jim Henson Muppets in sing the the traditional carol. (AP Photo/George Brich)

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    Mick Jagger, Jerry Hall

    Mick Jagger, Jerry Hall

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    Rock musician Mick Jagger, right, is shown with pregnant girlfriend Jerry Hall on the beach, Dec. 5, 1983, St. Peter, Barbados. (AP Photo/Paul Benoit)

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    Rosa Parks Honored

    Rosa Parks Honored

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    Rosa Parks, center, whose refusal to give up her bus seat to a white man 20 years ago sparked the historic Montgomery bus boycott, is honored, Dec. 5, 1975 at ceremonies commemorating the civil rights crusade in Montgomery. Beside her are Mrs. Jonnie Carr, president of the Montgomery Improvement Association, and U.S. Rep. Walter Fauntroy of Washington, D.C. (AP Photo)

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    China Invasion Of Tibet 1950

    China Invasion Of Tibet 1950

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    Chinese Communists are shown at a camp in Tibet, Dec. 5, 1950. (AP Photo)

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    Yemen: Army

    Yemen: Army

    • Horst Faas

    North Yemensh tribesman ride on the hood of a truck as preparations for war between North and South Yemen increase on Dec. 5, 1972. “Harb”, or war is a favorite pastime of North Yemen’s mountain warrior tribesmen. (AP Photo/Horst Faas)

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    Yankees Berra Howard 1975

    Yankees Berra Howard 1975

    • Marty Lederhandler

    Elston Howard, left, and Yogi Berra hold Yogi's new, and old, Yankee uniform in New York, Dec. 5, 1975. Berra, who had been manager of the New York Mets, was named as a coach of the Yankees. Howard is also a Yankee coach. Both Howard and Berra were most valuable league players as Yankee catchers. Man at right is unidentified. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler)

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    Julian Bond

    Julian Bond

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    Julian Bond, who won three elections and a Supreme Court decision, reflects on a newsman?s question after his arrival at Atlanta, Dec. 5, 1966. The high court said the Georgia House erred in denying Bond his seat because of his views on Viet Nam conflict. (AP Photo)

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