December 4th, 2008

Today in History

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

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

1676:
Battle of Lund

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

1945:
By a vote of 65 to 7, the United States Senate approves United States participation in the United Nations (the UN was established on October 24, 1945).