Archive for December 4, 2011
On This Day, December 4, 1952
Smog kills thousands in England Heavy smog begins to hover over London, England, on this day in 1952. It persists for four days, leading to the deaths of at least 4,000 people. It was a Thursday afternoon when a high-pressure air mass stalled over the Thames River Valley. When cold air arrived suddenly from the west, the air over London became trapped in place. The problem was exacerbated by low temperatures, which caused residents to burn extra coal in their furnaces. The smoke, soot and ... Full Story
Eagles Salvage Win After Another Late Utah Surge
Saturday, December 3, 2011 LOVELAND, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles defeated the Utah Grizzlies, 5-4, in a shootout in the second of three games in as many days between the teams. After Utah scored two goals in the final five minutes to claim a comeback win Friday night, they nearly did the same as Paul McIlveen scored two third period tallies to notch a hat trick on the night. The Eagles out-shot the Grizzlies 16-5 in the first period, taking advantage of a 5:1 power play ... Full Story
