Today in history: Dec. 20 Dec 20, 2023 Dec 20, 2023 Updated Jul 14, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More On Dec. 20, 1803, the Louisiana Purchase was completed as ownership of the territory was formally transferred from France to the United States. Related to this collection Morning headlines: A closer look at Colorado’s ruling banning Trump from the ballot and what comes next Today's other top stories include Elon Musk's labor battle across Scandinavia, expiring stockpiles of pandemic gear, and more. Get caught up.
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