November 22nd, 2008

Today in History

1990:
Margaret Thatcher resigns as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

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

1977:
British Airways inaugurates regular London to New York City supersonic Concorde service.

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

1943:
Lebanon gains independence from France.