November 22nd, 2008

Today in History

1986:
Mike Tyson knocks-out Trevor Berbick in a round 2 fight, becoming the youngest world heavyweight-boxing champion (20 years, 4 months old).

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.

1943:
Lebanon gains independence from France.

1864:
American Civil War: Sherman's March to the Sea: Confederate General John Bell Hood invades Tennessee in an unsuccessful attempt to draw Union General William T. Sherman from Georgia.