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*October 20 - [[Black September]] bombs a Portuguese Jewish synagogue in the center of Antwerp, Belgium, killing 3 people and injuring 106. | *October 20 - [[Black September]] bombs a Portuguese Jewish synagogue in the center of Antwerp, Belgium, killing 3 people and injuring 106. | ||
*December 6 - The [[Communist Party of Kampuchea]] is dissolved. | *December 6 - The [[Communist Party of Kampuchea]] is dissolved. | ||
*December 13 - [[Wojciech Jaruzelski]], the head of state of Poland, declares martial law | *December 13 - [[Wojciech Jaruzelski]], the head of state of Poland, declares martial law in response to protests by the Solidarity trade union. The [[Military Council of National Salvation]] is established to maintain order. | ||
*December 22 - [[Roberto Viola]] is deposed as President of Argentina in a coup lead by [[Leopoldo Galtieri]], who subsequently becomes president. | *December 22 - [[Roberto Viola]] is deposed as President of Argentina in a coup lead by [[Leopoldo Galtieri]], who subsequently becomes president. | ||
*Unknown - Beginning of the [[Contras|Contra insurgency]] in Nicaragua. | *Unknown - Beginning of the [[Contras|Contra insurgency]] in Nicaragua. | ||