November 18th, 2008

Today in History

2002:
Iraq disarmament crisis: United Nations weapons inspectors led by Hans Blix arrive in Iraq.

1999:
In Jasper, Texas, 24-year old Shawn Allen Berry is sentenced to life in prison, becoming the third person convicted in the racially-motivated dragging death of James Byrd, Jr..

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.

1962:
Niels Bohr, Danish physicist, dies at the age of 77.

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