On November 6, 1869, the landscape of American sports changed forever in New Brunswick, New Jersey. In what is recognized as the first official intercollegiate American football game, Rutgers College took on Princeton University, which was then known as the College of New Jersey.…
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On November 6, 1995, NFL fans in Cleveland received news that stunned the football world. The owner of Browns, Art Modell, announced he was moving the team to Baltimore after being unable to secure a new stadium deal in Cleveland. The decision to uproot…
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On November 5, 1940, Franklin D. Roosevelt made history as the only U.S. president elected to a third term. His unprecedented victory was driven by both his popularity and the nation’s unique circumstances. Since he first took office in 1933, Roosevelt had focused on…
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Remember, Remember the 5th of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot. It’s the beginning of a poem that children all over Great Britain sing as every November 5 the nation lights up in fireworks and bonfires. Unlike the United States, where Americans celebrate the birth…
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On November 4, 1979, a group of Iranian college students stormed the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Iran, seizing control of the compound and taking approximately 90 people hostage. This crisis unfolded during a period of intense political upheaval in Iran, following the recent overthrow…
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Howard Carter’s discovery of the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen is one of the most famous archaeological findings in history. The story begins in 1922 when Carter, an experienced archaeologist, and his team were excavating the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt.…
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On November 3, 1783, the American Continental Army was formally disbanded, marking a defining moment in U.S. history. This decision followed the signing of the Treaty of Paris in September 1783, which officially ended the American Revolutionary War. After nearly eight years of struggle…
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After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, we said we would never forget. Over a decade later, the physical embodiment of that commitment began rising from the ashes, glistening in the New York City skyline and telling the world that the United States…
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“This is KDKA of the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We shall now broadcast the election returns. We are receiving these returns through the cooperation and by special arrangement with the Pittsburgh Post and Sun. We’d appreciate it if anyone…
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On November 1, 1800, President John Adams became the first leader of the young United States to reside in what would later be known as the White House, marking a pivotal moment in American history. Although still unfinished, the stately Executive Mansion represented the…
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