Important Events From This day in History – 22nd November

Today in History

• 2005 Angela Merkel takes office as German Chancellor

  The physical chemist from former East Germany became the country’s first female chancellor.

• 2004 Orange Revolution begins in Ukraine

  The revolution began following an election marred by widespread allegations of corruption and fraud. Protests in the country resulted in electoral reforms, and November 22 was declared a Day of Freedom in 2005. In 2011, the holiday was moved to January 22.

• 1995 Toy Story released

  The film, which followed the adventures of human-like toys and was produced by Pixar, was the world’s first feature-length computer-animated film. Toy Story, widely regarded as one of the best-animated films ever made, won three Academy Awards, including Best Original Screenplay, Best Original Score, and Best Original Song.

• 1986 Mike Tyson wins fight against Trevor Berbick

  Tyson won the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight championship, making him the world’s youngest heavyweight champion at the age of 20.

• 1963 John F. Kennedy assassinated

  Lee Harvey Oswald assassinated the 35th President of the United States while travelling in a motorcade in Dallas, Texas. He was the fourth president of the United States to be assassinated while in office. The other three were Abraham Lincoln, James A. Garfield, and William McKinley.