In 2004 Peyton Manning tossed his 49th touchdown of the season, breaking the previous record held by Dan Marino.
In 1978 Spain adopted a new constitution & became a democracy after 40 years of dictatorship.
In 1968 Apollo 8 safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, ending the first orbital manned mission to the Moon.
In 1947 the children’s television show Howdy Doody premieres.
In 2001 China was granted permanent normal trade status with the U.S. by Pres George W. Bush.
In 1944 the World Bank was created when 28 nations signed an agreement.
A year ago today Israel launched a 3-week operation on Gaza.
2 years ago today former Pakistani PM Benazir Bhutto was assassinated by a suicide bomber.
In 1932 Radio City Music Hall opened in New York City.
