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On This Day - December 17, 1936

Dec. 17, 1936 - Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy make their radio debut

On This Day - December 16, 1959

Dec. 16, 1959 - Second City debuts

On This Day - December 15, 1838

Dec. 15, 1838 - Trail of Tears

On This Day - December 14, 1900

Dec. 14, 1900 - Crow Island School is designated a historic landmark

On This Day - December 13, 1972

Dec. 13, 1972 - Eugene Cernan walks on the moon's surface

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