December 5th, 2008

Today in History

1978:
The Soviet Union signs a 'friendship treaty' with the communist government of Afghanistan.

1974:
The last new episode of Monty Python's Flying Circus is broadcast on the BBC.

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

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

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