November 23rd, 2008

Today in History

1981:
Iran-Contra scandal: Ronald Reagan signs the top secret National Security Decision Directive 17 (NSDD-17), giving the Central Intelligence Agency the authority to recruit and support Contra rebels in Nicaragua.

1979:
In Dublin, Ireland, Irish Republican Army member Thomas McMahon is sentenced to life in prison for the assassination of Lord Mountbatten.

1958:
Have Gun, Will Travel debuts on radio.

1955:
The Cocos Islands are transferred from United Kingdom to Australian control.

1936:
The first edition of Life is published.