November 22nd, 2008

Today in History

2003:
2003 - England defeat Australia to win England's first rugby union world cup.

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

1968:
The Beatles release The White Album.

1963:
John F. Kennedy assassination: In Dallas, Texas, US President John F. Kennedy is assassinated, Texas Governor John B. Connally is seriously wounded, and US Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson is sworn-in as the 36th President of the United States.

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