On this day in history - Today, November, 22

Today in History

• 2005 Angela Merkel takes office as German Chancellor

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

• 2004 Orange Revolution begins in Ukraine

  The revolution began after an election that was marred by widespread rumors of corruption and fraud.

• 1995 Toy Story released

  Produced by Pixar, the movie which follows the adventures of human-like toys, was the world’s first

• 1986 Mike Tyson wins fight against Trevor Berbick

  The victory won Tyson the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight championship and made him world’s y

• 1963 John F. Kennedy assassinated

  The 35th President of the United States was shot by Lee Harvey Oswald, while traveling in a motorca