On October 3, 1863, amid the turmoil of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation that would establish Thanksgiving as a national holiday in the United States. Lincoln’s declaration designated November 26, 1863, as a day of “Thanksgiving and Praise to our…
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The Mars Rover Curiosity, a marvel of modern space exploration, embarked on its journey to the Red Planet with a historic launch on November 26, 2011. Launched as part of NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory mission, Curiosity aimed to unravel the mysteries of Mars and…
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Servius Tullius, the sixth king of Rome, holds a pivotal place in Roman history for his military achievements, societal reforms, and administrative innovations. Among his many accomplishments, his first triumph over the Etruscans remains a defining moment that showcased his strategic brilliance and leadership.…
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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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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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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 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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