1898 Treaty of Paris ends Spanish-American War
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The Treaty of Paris, signed on December 10, 1898, officially ended the Spanish-American War, solidifying American control of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
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1901 The First Nobel Prizes are Awarded
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On this prestigious day in 1901, the first Nobel Prizes were awarded in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, and Peace, in accordance with the will of Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite.
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1948 The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is Adopted
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December 10th, 1948, marked a watershed moment as the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This historic document outlines fundamental rights and freedoms for all individuals.
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