December 4th, 2008

Today in History

1991:
1991 - US airline Pan Am ends operations.

1563:
The final session of the Council of Trent is held (it opened on December 13, 1545).

771:
Austrasian King Carloman dies, leaving his brother Charlemagne king of the now complete Frank kingdom.

1110:
First Crusade: The Crusaders conquer Sidon.

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