November 22nd, 2008

Today in History

2002:
In Nigeria, more than 100 people are killed at an attack aimed at the contestants of the Miss World contest.

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

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

1972:
Vietnam War: The United States loses its first B-52 Stratofortress of the war.

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