5 event in Today's Date in History (2nd December )

1. 1697- St Paul's Cathedral, designed by Sir Christopher Wren is consecrated for use (previous building destroyed in the Great Fire of London).
2. 1779 - Washington establishes winter quarters at Morristown.
3. 1812 - James Madison re-elected president of US, E Gerry vice-president.
4. 1868 - 1st British government of Benjamin Disraeli resigns.
5. 1942 - The Allies repel a strong Axis attack in Tunisia, North Africa.