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December 4th, 2009

Today in History

1992:
President George H. W. Bush orders 28,000 US troops to Somalia.

1981:
South Africa grants "homeland" Ciskei independence (not recognized outside South Africa).

1783:
At Fraunces Tavern in New York City, US General George Washington formally bids his officers farewell.

1259:
Kings Louis IX of France and Henry III of England agree to the Treaty of Paris, in which Henry renounces his claims to French-controlled territory on continental Europe (including Normandy) in exchange for Louis withdrawing his support for English rebels.

1110:
First Crusade: The Crusaders conquer Sidon.

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