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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