历史上的今天-Today in History 2010-12-27(在线收听

 December 27th, 1979The Soviet Union invades neighboring Afghanistan in Central Asia beginning a decade-long occupation. Soviet forces leave after the occupation becomes a quiet mire and the communist superpower faces collapse. 1831Naturalist Charles Darwin sets out an around-the-world voyage aboard the HMS Beagle. Darwin’s discoveries during the almost 5-year-long journey help form the basis of his theories on evolution and natural selection. 1932Radio City Music Hall -- home of those hihg-kicking dancers known as the “Rockettes” -- opens in New York.

1904James Barrie's play Peter Pan – the “boy who would not grow up”– opens in London, the play is adapted many times, stage and screen from Broadway to a Disney movie.
Today in History, December 27th, Ross Simpson, the Associated Press.
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