It happened this month ... in1986:
Mike Tyson makes history
On November 22, 1986, 20-year-old Mike Tyson knocked out 33-year-old Trevor Berbick in just five minutes and 35 seconds to become the youngest world heavyweight titleholder ever. “I’m the youngest heavyweight boxing champion in history,” Tyson told his manager after the fight, “and I’m going to be the oldest.” Tyson had a plan : “I wanted to throw every punch with bad intentions. I was throwing hydrogen bombs.” Tyson kept his title for nine more bouts, until Buster Douglas beat him in 1990. After that, his life unravelled. He was sent to prison for three years for rape. Then, five fights into his comeback in 1995, he bit off a part of Evander Holyfield’s ear and was disqualified. Tyson retired for good in 2005.
... in1995: Martin Bashir interviews Princess Diana
On November 20, 1995, the BBC’s Panorama programme broadcast Martin Bashir’s infamous interview with Princess Diana. During the course of the interview Diana claimed to have suffered from depression, “rampant bulimia” and had engaged numerous times in acts of self mutilation. Referring to Charles’ relationship with Camilla Parker-Bowles, she said, “Well, there were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded.” She also expressed doubts about her husband’s suitability for kingship. The interview proved to be the tipping point. On December 20, Buckingham Palace announced that the Queen had sent letters to the Prince and Princess of Wales, advising them to divorce.
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