Today in history 12-20-2021

By The Associated Press

Today is Monday, Dec. 20, the 354th day of 2021. There are 11 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History:

On Dec. 20, 1987, more than 4,300 people were killed when the Dona Paz (DOHN’-yuh pahz), a Philippine passenger ship, collided with the tanker Vector off Mindoro island.

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