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.

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

1985:
According to ancient aztec mythology, the future saviour of the world would be born on this date.

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

1967:
UN Security Council Resolution 242 is adopted by the UN Security Council, establishing a set of the principles aimed at guiding negotiations for an Arab-Israeli peace settlement.