December 4th, 2008

Today in History

1978:
Following the murder of Mayor George Moscone, Dianne Feinstein becomes San Francisco, California's first woman mayor (she served until January 8, 1988).

1958:
Dahomey (present-day Benin) becomes a self-governing country within the French Community.

1943:
Great Depression ends in the United States: With unemployment figures falling fast due to World War II-related employment, US President Franklin D. Roosevelt closes the Works Progress Administration.

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

1676:
Battle of Lund