December 4th, 2008

Today in History

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

1952:
Great Smog of 1952: A "killer fog" descends on London ("Smog" for "smoke" and "fog" becomes a word).

1906:
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity in the United States established for men of African descent, was founded at Cornell University.

1875:
Notorious New York City politician Boss Tweed escapes from prison and flees to Cuba, then Spain.

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