December 5
771 – Charlemagne becomes the sole King of the Franks after the death of his brother Carloman. 1456 – Earthquake strikes Naples; about 35,000 die 1492 – Columbus discovers Hispaniola (El Espanola/Haiti) 1766 – London auctioneers Christie’s hold their first sale 1792 – George Washington re-elected president 1876 – Fire at Brooklyn Theater kills 295,...