Today in History – January 9

1964 – Martyrs’ Day: Several Panamanian youths try to raise the Panamanian flag on the U.S.-controlled Panama Canal Zone, leading to fighting

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Former Balboa High School

1951 – The United Nations headquarters officially opens in New York City.

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United Nations Headquarters Building

1945 – World War II: The United States invades Luzon in the Philippines.

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Invasion of Lingayen Gulf