November 22nd, 2008

Today in History

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

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

1963:
John F. Kennedy assassination: In Dallas, Texas, US President John F. Kennedy is assassinated, Texas Governor John B. Connally is seriously wounded, and US Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson is sworn-in as the 36th President of the United States.

1922:
Egypt. Howard Carter, assisted by Lord Carnarvon, opened the tomb of Tutankhamun, a Pharaoh who lived around 3,000 years ago. Many people belive that Tutankhamun was murdered.

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