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 Tuesday, November 24, 2009 |
Czechoslovakia communists resign 
On November 24, 1989, the leaders of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia resigned to allow for a democratic reforms. 
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Lt. Calley ordered court-martialed for My Lai massacre
On November 24, 1969, US Army Lt. William L. Calley was ordered to stand trial by court martial for the massacre of over 100 civilians in the Vietnamese village of My Lai in March 1968.  Read an overview of the My Lai Massacre Trial by Professor Douglas Linder of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in JURIST's Famous Trials series.
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Monday, November 23, 2009 |
Convention on Cybercrimes opens for signature
On November 23, 2001, the Convention on Cybercrime was opened for signature in Budapest, Hungary, before entering into force on July 1, 2004. The Convention seeks to coordinate the Internet laws of signatory states and promote international enforcement of cybercrime laws. 
Learn more about the Convention on Cybercrime from the Council of Europe.
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President Harding signed "anti-beer bill"
On November 23, 1921, President Warren G. Harding signed the Willis-Campbell Act, popularly termed the "anti-beer bill", prohibiting doctors from prescribing beer or liquor for medicinal purposes.  Read David Kyvig, America Sobers Up (chapter 2 of Repealing National Prohibition, 1979).
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Sunday, November 22, 2009 |
President Kennedy assassinated, VP Lyndon Johnson sworn inin
On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. Later that day, Vice-President Lyndon Johnson was sworn in as the 36th President of the United States. Earl Warren, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, was later tasked with leading a commission to investigation the assassination. President Johnson received the final report of the Warren Commission on September 24, 1964.  Read the Warren Commission Report.
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UN Security Council called for Israeli withdrawal from territories occupied in Six Days' War
On November 22, 1967, the UN Security Council called for Israeli withdrawal from territories occupied during the Six Days' War, and for respect of the right of all States in the area to "live in peace within secure and recognized boundaries."  Read Resolution 242, which remains a cornerstone of efforts to achieve peace in the Middle East.
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 |
Dayton Accords settled, ending war in Bosnia
On November 21, 1995, leaders of Croatia, Bosnia and Serbia agreed to the Dayton Accords, ending the civil war in Bosnia & Herzegovina. The Accords were formally signed in Paris, France on December 14. 
Learn more about the Dayton Accords from the European Union.
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