November 22nd, 2008

Today in History

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

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

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

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.

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