November 26th, 2009

Today in History

2003:
Last flight of the Concorde.

1985:
US President Ronald Reagan signs over rights to his autobiography to Random House for a record US$3 million.

1950:
Korean War: Troops from the People's Republic of China move into North Korea and launch a massive counterattack against South Korean and American forces (Battle of Chosin Reservoir), ending any thought of a quick end to the conflict.

1942:
The film Casablanca premieres at the Hollywood Theater in New York City.

1918:
the Podgorica Assembly voted for "union of the people", declaring a joining into the Kingdom of Serbia