December 4th, 2008

Today in History

1978:
Following the murder of Mayor George Moscone, Dianne Feinstein becomes San Francisco, California's first woman mayor (she served until January 8, 1988).

1110:
First Crusade: The Crusaders conquer Sidon.

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).

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

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