On November 25, 1999, a five-year-old boy from Cuba was found on Thanksgiving day holding on to an inner tube a few miles off of the coast of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Fishermen rescued him and took him to a hospital for treatment. Elian Gonazlez’s…
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On November 24, 1832, South Carolina’s state legislature took a dramatic and unprecedented step in American history by passing the Ordinance of Nullification. The ordinance declared that the federal Tariffs of 1828 and 1832 were unconstitutional and, therefore, null and void within the state’s…
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Australopithecus afarensis, a pivotal hominid species in the human evolutionary timeline, was discovered in the Afar region of Ethiopia on November 24, 1974, by paleoanthropologist Donald Johanson and his team. This ancient species, which thrived between 3.9 and 2.9 million years ago, is best…
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On November 23, 1644, John Milton, the renowned English poet and intellectual, published Areopagitica, a pamphlet that would go on to become one of history’s most eloquent and enduring defenses of free speech and a powerful critique of censorship. Written during a time of…
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Born in 1911 in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, Robert Johnson was so good at playing the blues that some believed he made a deal with the Devil. His life was shrouded in mystery and folklore, contributing to the enigmatic aura surrounding him. Johnson is widely regarded…
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On November 22, 1975, Juan Carlos I was formally declared King of Spain, signifying a pivotal moment in the nation’s complex history. This occurred just two days after the death of Francisco Franco, the authoritarian ruler who had governed Spain for nearly four decades.…
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The assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963 was a watershed moment in American history, shaping the nation’s trajectory and leaving an indelible mark on the collective psyche. Kennedy, a charismatic and youthful leader, was gunned down in Dallas, Texas, while riding in…
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On November 21, 2019, Elon Musk and Tesla made waves in the automotive world by unveiling its highly anticipated Cybertruck at the company’s design studio in Hawthorne, California. The event, filled with Tesla’s characteristic flair, was meant to showcase a futuristic electric vehicle that…
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On November 21, 1783, the world witnessed a groundbreaking moment in aeronautics with the first successful hot air balloon flight. The event took place in Paris, France, and marked a pivotal moment in human history, as it showcased the feasibility of controlled flight and…
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On November 20, 1991, the United States Senate Ethics Committee formally censured Senator Alan Cranston of California, concluding an extensive investigation into his controversial ties to Charles Keating, a central figure in the savings-and-loan crisis. This censure, among the severest actions the Senate can…
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