November 22nd, 2008

Today in History

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

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.

1943:
Lebanon gains independence from France.

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

1864:
American Civil War: Sherman's March to the Sea: Confederate General John Bell Hood invades Tennessee in an unsuccessful attempt to draw Union General William T. Sherman from Georgia.