November 22nd, 2008

Today in History

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

1974:
The United Nations General Assembly grants the Palestine Liberation Organization observer status.

1967:
UN Security Council Resolution 242 is adopted by the UN Security Council, establishing a set of the principles aimed at guiding negotiations for an Arab-Israeli peace settlement.

1943:
Lebanon gains independence from France.

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