This Day in History
04 Dec 1110
Syrian harbor city Saida (Sidon) surrenders to Crusaders
04 Dec 1154
Adrian IV elected Pope. The only Englishman to become pontiff Nicholas Breakspear was a member of the family which until recent years brewed beer in Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire.
04 Dec 1259
Treaty of Paris English King Henry III and French King Louis IX
04 Dec 1489
Battle of Baza - Spanish army captures Baza from Moors
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The mystery of the Mary Celeste
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President Wilson travels to Europe
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Bush orders U.S. troops to Somalia
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Hostage Terry Anderson freed in Lebanon
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Oliver Kelley organizes the Grange
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