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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The Montgolfier Brothers show that hot air has its uses! In other news, Mary Queen of Scots takes the throne, Roald Amundson and team reach the South Pole, and the last astronaut walks on the Moon. It's the birthday of Tycho Brahe, Jimmy Doolittle, Spike Jones, and Shirley Jackson; George Washington, Prince Albert, and the Gipper die. Happy 47 Ronin Remembrance Day!
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An episode of Pokemon makes people sick! In other news, the US recognizes China and the Leaning Tower of Pisa reopens after 11 years. It's the birthday of Emperor Nero, Gustave Eiffel, Freeman Dyson, and Tim Conway; Izaak Walton, Sitting Bull, Walt Disney, and Oral Roberts die. Happy Zamenhof Day!
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The Boston Tea Party! Plus, the New Madrid earthquake occurs, the Battle of the Bulge begins, and John Gotti takes over the Gambino crime family. It's the birthday of Ludwig van Beethoven, Jane Austen, Noel Coward, and Philip K. Dick; Colonel Sanders dies. Happy National Chocolate Covered Anything Day!
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