Historical Events for 2nd December 2022

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1620 - English language newspaper "Namloos" begins publishing in Amsterdam
1899 - Philippine–American War: The Battle of Tirad Pass, termed "The Filipino Thermopylae", is fought.
1913 - Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Managua created in Nicaragua
1951 - Future Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Don Hutson has his #14 jersey retired by the Green Bay Packers; first number retired in franchise history
1961 - 26th Iron Bowl: Alabama beats Auburn 34-0 in Birmingham
1974 - Giant Baba beats Jack Brisco in Kagoshimi, to become NWA champ
1988 - "Naked Gun" movie based on TV's "Police Squad" premieres
1995 - 4th SEC Championship Game: #2 Florida beats #23 Arkansas, 34-3
2012 - 9 people are killed after 30 cars are trapped in Sasago Tunnel, Japan
2014 - The World Food Programme suspends critical food aid to more than 1.7 million Syrian refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq and Egypt because of a lack of funds

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