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Today in History: October 19, Saddam Hussein put on trial

Also on this day, in the third and final 2016 presidential debate, Republican Donald Trump refused to say he would accept the results of the election if he were to lose

Former Iraq dictator Saddam points while on trial
BAGHDAD, IRAQ – OCTOBER 19: Saddam Hussein listens to the judges at his trial, held under tight security in Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone on October 19, 2005 in Baghdad, Iraq. Iraq’s former dictator Saddam Hussein and seven of his associates are facing trial for crimes against humanity, allegedly ordering the killing of 143 Shia people in Dujail, 1982. Hussein’s lawyer, Khalil Dulaimi claims the trial is illegitimate and he is seeking adjournment. The case is being heard in a specially built courtroom, in the heavily fortified Green zone of Baghdad. (Photo by Bob Strong-Pool/Getty Images)
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Saddam Hussein was put on trial by the Iraqi Interim Government, accused of crimes against humanity.

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