November 22nd, 2008

Today in History

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

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

1988:
In Palmdale, California, the first prototype B-2 Spirit stealth bomber is revealed.

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

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