On Dec. 27, 1979: Soviet forces seized control of Afghanistan. President Hafizullah Amin (hah-FEE’-zoo-lah ah-MEEN’), who was overthrown and executed, was replaced by Babrak Karmal.
Today’s Highlight in History:On Dec. 27, 1979, Soviet forces seized control of Afghanistan. President Hafizullah Ami, who was overthrown and executed, was replaced by Babrak Karmal.
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