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.

1990:
Margaret Thatcher resigns as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

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

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

1880:
Vaudeville actress Lillian Russell makes her debut at Tony Pastor's Theatre in New York City.

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