November 22nd, 2008

Today in History

2005:
Microsoft's Xbox 360 gaming console is due to debut in North America.

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

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.

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