November 22nd, 2008

Today in History

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

1968:
The Beatles release The White Album.

1943:
Lebanon gains independence from France.

1922:
Egypt. Howard Carter, assisted by Lord Carnarvon, opened the tomb of Tutankhamun, a Pharaoh who lived around 3,000 years ago. Many people belive that Tutankhamun was murdered.

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