December 4th, 2008

Today in History

1998:
The second module of the International Space Station, Unity, was launched.

1982:
The People's Republic of China adopts its current constitution.

1967:
Vietnam War: US and South Vietnamese forces engage Viet Cong troops in the Mekong Delta (235 of the 300-strong Viet Cong battalion were killed).

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

1110:
First Crusade: The Crusaders conquer Sidon.