November 22nd, 2008

Today in History

1986:
Mike Tyson knocks-out Trevor Berbick in a round 2 fight, becoming the youngest world heavyweight-boxing champion (20 years, 4 months old).

1975:
Juan Carlos is declared King of Spain following the death of dictator Francisco Franco.

1935:
The China Clipper takes off from Alameda, California in an attempt to deliver the first airmail cargo across the Pacific Ocean (the airplane later reached its destination, Manila, and delivered over 110,000 pieces of mail).

1917:
In Montreal, Canada, the National Hockey Association breaks up (on November 26 it was replaced with the National Hockey League).

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