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.

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

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

1943:
Lebanon gains independence from France.