November 23rd, 2008

Today in History

1863:
Union forces led by General Ulysses S. Grant reinforce troops at Chattanooga, Tennessee and counter-attack Confederate troops.

1499:
Pretender to the throne Perkin Warbeck is hanged for reportedly attempting to escape from the Tower of London. He had invaded England in 1497, claiming to be the lost son of King Edward IV of England.

1958:
Have Gun, Will Travel debuts on radio.

1955:
The Cocos Islands are transferred from United Kingdom to Australian control.

1936:
The first edition of Life is published.