Today in History for Dec. 27, 2023 : vimarsana.com

On Dec. 27, 1979: Soviet forces seized control of Afghanistan. President Hafizullah Amin (hah-FEE’-zoo-lah ah-MEEN’), who was overthrown and executed, was replaced by Babrak Karmal.

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