December 4th, 2008

Today in History

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

1981:
South Africa grants "homeland" Ciskei independence (not recognized outside South Africa).

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

1791:
The first issue of The Observer, the world's first Sunday newspaper, is published.

1676:
Battle of Lund