December 4th, 2008

Today in History

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

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

1619:
Thirty-eight colonists from Berkeley Parish in England disembark in Virginia and give thanks to God (this is considered to be the first Thanksgiving in the Americas).

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

1110:
First Crusade: The Crusaders conquer Sidon.