December 4th, 2008

Today in History

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

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

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

1977:
A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737 is hijacked and then blown up in mid-air over the Straits of Johore, killing 100.

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).