December 23rd, 2009

Today in History

2012:
The Long Count of the Maya calendar recycles according to Lounsbury. Most argue that it does so on December 21, 2012.

1973:
A Sobelair Caravelle passenger jet crashes in Morocco, killing 106

1964:
Beach Boys' bassist/keyboardist Brian Wilson suffers a nervous breakdown on a flight from Los Angeles to Houston, eventually precipitating his retirement.

1954:
The first human organ transplant, of a kidney, was performed by Doctors Murray and Harrison at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston.

1909:
Albert I of Belgium becomes King