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Today is November 21st, 2024 and is a Thursday.

On this day in....

2009: A mine explosion in Heilongjiang province, northeastern China, kills 108.

2006: Anti-Syrian Lebanese Minister and MP Pierre Gemayel is assassinated in suburban Beirut.

2004: The Paris Club agrees to write off 80% (up to $100 billion) of Iraq's external debt.

2004: The island of Dominica is hit by the most destructive earthquake in its history. The northern half of the island receives the most damage, especially the town of Portsmouth. It is also felt in neighboring Guadeloupe, where one person is killed.

2004: The second round of the Ukrainian presidential election is held, giving rise to massive protests and controversy over the election's integrity.