November 22nd, 2008

Today in History

1718:
Off the coast of Virginia, English pirate Edward Teach (best known as "Blackbeard") is killed in battle when a British boarding party cornered and then shot and stabbed him more than 25 times.

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

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.

1943:
Lebanon gains independence from France.

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