November 22nd, 2008

Today in History

2002:
In Nigeria, more than 100 people are killed at an attack aimed at the contestants of the Miss World contest.

1989:
In west Beirut, a bomb explodes near the motorcade of Lebanese President Rene Moawad, killing him.

1986:
Mike Tyson knocks-out Trevor Berbick in a round 2 fight, becoming the youngest world heavyweight-boxing champion (20 years, 4 months old).

1968:
The Beatles release The White Album.

1943:
Lebanon gains independence from France.