Event:
John VIII elected as Catholic Pope
More Notable Events on December 14:
1991 Ferry boat Salem Express sinks in Red Sea, 476 killed
1987 Chrysler pleads no contest to selling driven vehicles as new
1984 Howard Cosell retires from Monday Night Football
1971 Golden Gate Bridge lights out all night due to power failure
1946 U.N. General Assembly votes to establish United Nations HQs in New York City
