November 22nd, 2008

Today in History

2005:
Microsoft's Xbox 360 gaming console is due to debut in North America.

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.

1967:
UN Security Council Resolution 242 is adopted by the UN Security Council, establishing a set of the principles aimed at guiding negotiations for an Arab-Israeli peace settlement.

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