November 22nd, 2008

Today in History

1990:
Margaret Thatcher resigns as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

1974:
The United Nations General Assembly grants the Palestine Liberation Organization observer status.

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

1943:
Lebanon gains independence from France.

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