On this day in history
December 4
American
1783George Washington bids farewell to his officers at Fraunces Tavern in New York, weeping as he embraces them.
George Washington bids farewell to his officers at Fraunces Tavern in New York, weeping as he embraces them.
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1969Chicago police raid a Black Panther apartment and kill leaders Fred Hampton and Mark Clark in their beds.
Chicago police raid a Black Panther apartment and kill leaders Fred Hampton and Mark Clark in their beds.
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1980Led Zeppelin announces it will disband after the death of drummer John Bonham.
Led Zeppelin announces it will disband after the death of drummer John Bonham.
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1991Pan American World Airways flies its last flight and ceases operations after 64 years.
Pan American World Airways flies its last flight and ceases operations after 64 years.
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World
771Charlemagne becomes sole ruler of the Franks on the death of his brother Carloman.
Charlemagne becomes sole ruler of the Franks on the death of his brother Carloman.
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