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dec 27, 1979 - Invasion of Afghanistan

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invaded Afghanistan to prop up a communist government, leading to international condemnation and U.S. support for Afghan insurgents (mujahideen), marking a significant escalation in Cold War tensions and contributing to the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union

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Date:

dec 27, 1979
Now
~ 45 years ago