December 4th, 2008

Today in History

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

1982:
The People's Republic of China adopts its current constitution.

1969:
1969 - Legendary surfer Greg "Da Bull" Noll rode a 65-foot wave on the North Shore of Oahu, still the highest ever recorded.

1958:
Dahomey (present-day Benin) becomes a self-governing country within the French Community.

1110:
First Crusade: The Crusaders conquer Sidon.