November 22nd, 2008

Today in History

2002:
In Nigeria, more than 100 people are killed at an attack aimed at the contestants of the Miss World contest.

1988:
In Palmdale, California, the first prototype B-2 Spirit stealth bomber is revealed.

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

1974:
The United Nations General Assembly grants the Palestine Liberation Organization observer status.

1917:
In Montreal, Canada, the National Hockey Association breaks up (on November 26 it was replaced with the National Hockey League).