December 5th, 2008

Today in History

1955:
The trade unions American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations decide to merge and form the AFL-CIO.

1952:
The Abbott and Costello Show starring comedians Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, debuts.

1945:
Flight 19, a United States Navy training flight was lost in the Bermuda Triangle.

1936:
The Soviet Union adopts a new constitution.

1560:
Francis II of France dies and is succeeded by Charles IX of France.