November 18th, 2008

Today in History

1982:
Duk Koo Kim died unexpectedly from injuries sustained during a 14-round match against Ray Mancini in Las Vegas, prompting reforms in the sport of boxing.

1970:
Singer Jerry Lee Lewis divorces his third wife, Myra Gail, after 12 years.

1959:
William Wyler's film Ben-Hur premieres at Loew's Theater in New York City.

1928:
Release of the animated short Steamboat Willie, the first fully synchronized sound cartoon, directed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, featuring the second appearances of Cartoon stars Mickey and Minnie Mouse.

1916:
In France, British Expeditionary Force commander Douglas Haig calls off the battle which started on July 1, 1916.