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Today in History for December 23rd

Highlights of this day in history: The Christmas poem 'A Visit from St. Nicholas' is first published; Former Japanese premier Hideki Tojo is executed; Mormon religion founder Joseph Smith, Jr. is born; North Korea releases the 82 U.S. Seamen. (Dec. 23)

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Highlights of this day in history: The Christmas poem 'A Visit from St. Nicholas' is first published; Former Japanese premier Hideki Tojo is executed; Mormon religion founder Joseph Smith, Jr. is born; North Korea releases the 82 U.S. Seamen. (Dec. 23) AP