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.

1977:
British Airways inaugurates regular London to New York City supersonic Concorde service.

1972:
Vietnam War: The United States loses its first B-52 Stratofortress of the war.

1880:
Vaudeville actress Lillian Russell makes her debut at Tony Pastor's Theatre in New York City.