November 23rd, 2008

Today in History

2003:
Berkeley Breathed begins the comic strip Opus.

1996:
The Republic of Angola officially joins the World Trade Organization, as Angola.

1980:
A series of earthquakes in southern Italy kills approximately 4,800 people.

1963:
The first episode of the science fiction television series Doctor Who debuts on the BBC.

1958:
Have Gun, Will Travel debuts on radio.