December 4th, 2008

Today in History

1993:
A truce is concluded between the government of Angola and UNITA rebels.

1969:
1969 - Legendary surfer Greg "Da Bull" Noll rode a 65-foot wave on the North Shore of Oahu, still the highest ever recorded.

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

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

1918:
US President Woodrow Wilson sails for Versailles for the World War I peace talks, becoming the first US president to travel to Europe while in office.