Noriega Indicted: The Fall of Panama's Dictator
Manuel Noriega faces indictment for drug smuggling and money laundering, setting the stage for a US invasion that topples his regime. This legal blow dismantled his grip on Panama and ended decades of his authoritarian rule through military force.
February 5, 1988
38 years ago
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An Lushan declared himself Emperor of China, shattering the stability of the Tang Dynasty and launching the brutal An Lushan Rebellion. This violent power grab …
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