November 21st, 2008

Today in History

1967:
Vietnam War: American General William Westmoreland tells news reporters: "I am absolutely certain that whereas in 1965 the enemy was winning, today he is certainly losing."

1964:
Second Vatican Council: The third period of the Catholic Church's ecumenical council closes.

235:
Anterus is elected Pope.

1941:
The radio program King Biscuit Time is broadcast for the first time (it would later become the longest running daily radio broadcast in history and the most famous live blues radio program).

1789:
North Carolina ratifies the United States Constitution and is admitted as the 12th U.S. state.