Today in History
In 1789, North Carolina became the 12th state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
Today in History: November 21, deadly Las Vegas hotel fire
In 1789, North Carolina became the 12th state to ratify the U.S.
On Nov. 20, 1945, 22 former Nazi officials went on trial before an international war crimes tribunal in Nuremberg, Germany.
Today in History: November 20, Elizabeth marries Philip
In 1945, 22 former Nazi officials went on trial before an international war crimes tribunal in Nuremberg, Germany. (Almost a year later, the International Military Tribune sentenced 12 of the defendants to death; seven received prison sentences ranging from 10 years to life; three were acquitted.)
In 1985, President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev met for the first time as they began their summit in Geneva.
Today in History: November 19, Lincoln speaks at Gettysburg
On Nov. 26, 2000, Florida Secretary of State Katherine Harris certified George W.
In 1966, U.S. Roman Catholic bishops did away with the rule against eating meat on Fridays outside of Lent.
Today in History: November 18, deaths at Jonestown
On Nov. 18, 1978, U.S. Rep. Leo J.
In 1982, the Michael Jackson album “Thriller” was released by Epic Records. The motion picture “Gandhi,” starring Ben Kingsley as the Indian nationalist leader, had its world premiere in New Delhi.
In 1800, Congress held its first session in the partially completed U.S. Capitol building.
Today in History: November 17, Suez Canal opens
In 1800, Congress held its first session in the partially completed U.S.
In 1961, House Speaker Samuel T. Rayburn died in Bonham, Texas, having served as speaker since 1940 except for two terms.
Today in History: November 16, Oklahoma wins statehood
In 1864, during the Civil War, Union forces led by Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh (teh-KUM’-seh) Sherman began their “March to the Sea” from Atlanta; the campaign ended with the capture of Savannah on Dec. 21.
Today in History: November 15, Sherman’s “March to the Sea”
On Nov. 15, 1864, during the Civil War, Union forces led by Maj. Gen.
On Nov. 14, 1910, Eugene B.
Today in History: November 14, crash kills Marshall team
In 1910, Eugene B. Ely became the first aviator to take off from a ship as his Curtiss pusher rolled off a sloping platform on the deck of the scout cruiser USS Birmingham off Hampton Roads, Virginia.
In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a measure lowering the minimum draft age from 21 to 18.
Today in History: November 13, Paris attacks kill 130
On Nov. 12, 1942, the World War II naval Battle of Guadalcanal began.
Today in History: November 12, Stalin takes control
In 1936, the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge opened as President Franklin D. Roosevelt pressed a telegraph key in Washington, D.C., giving the green light to traffic.
Today is Saturday, Nov. 23, the 327th day of 2019. There are 38 days left in the year.
On November 23rd, 1963, President Lyndon B.
On Nov. 22, 1963, John F.
In 1978, U.S. Rep. Leo J. Ryan, D-Calif., and four others were killed in Jonestown, Guyana, by members of the Peoples Temple; the killings were followed by a night of mass murder and suicide by more than 900 cult members.
On Nov. 21, 1985, U.S. Navy intelligence analyst Jonathan Jay Pollard was arrested accused of spying for Israel.
Today is Thursday, Nov. 11, the 315th day of 2021. There are 50 days left in the year.
On Nov. 17, 1800, Congress held its first session in the partially completed U.S.
Today in History: November 11, World War I armistice signed
Today is Friday, Nov. 11, the 315th day of 2022. There are 50 days left in the year.
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 20, the 324th day of 2019. There are 41 days left in the year.
In 1910, the Mexican Revolution of 1910 had its beginnings under the Plan of San Luis Potosi issued by Francisco I. Madero.
