November 22nd, 2008

Today in History

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

1989:
In west Beirut, a bomb explodes near the motorcade of Lebanese President Rene Moawad, killing him.

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

1975:
Juan Carlos is declared King of Spain following the death of dictator Francisco Franco.

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