This Day in History

November 15th in History

Jefferson Memorial construction begins! Plus, Zebulon Pike sees a peak, the modern Olympics begin, and the first Wendy's opens. Georgia O'Keeffe and Erwin Rommel are born, Johannes Kepler and Alger Hiss die. Happy George Spelvin Day!

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Quote of the Day

"Mortal danger is an effective antidote for fixed ideas."

Erwin Rommel, German field marshal born November 15, 1891