November 22nd, 2008

Today in History

2005:
Microsoft's Xbox 360 gaming console is due to debut in North America.

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

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

1943:
Lebanon gains independence from France.

1864:
American Civil War: Sherman's March to the Sea: Confederate General John Bell Hood invades Tennessee in an unsuccessful attempt to draw Union General William T. Sherman from Georgia.