As instructed by Sondra...

Apr 08, 2006 20:52

Events, births and deaths for December 4th

Events
1110 - First Crusade: The Crusaders conquer Sidon.
1619 - 38 colonists from Berkeley Parish in England disembark in Virginia and give thanks to God (this is considered to be the first Thanksgiving in the Americas).
1980 - The rock group Led Zeppelin formally announce their breakup.

*Let us all take a moment of silence in remembrance of Led Zeppelin...

Births
1849 - Crazy Horse, Oglala Sioux chief (d. 1877)
1964 - Marisa Tomei, American actress
1973 - Tyra Banks, American model

*I'd liked to believe I'm a mix of all of the above ; P

Deaths
1679 - Thomas Hobbes, English philosopher (b. 1588)
1993 - Frank Zappa, American musician and composer (b. 1940)

*I barely know who these dudes are

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International Hug Day. See Also: January 21st, National Hugging Day
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