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1963 - Lee Harvey Oswald Shot: Lee Harvey Oswald, accused of assassinating President John F. Kennedy, was shot and killed by Jack Ruby on live television while in police custody,…
1971 - Northwest Orient Airline 305 Hijacking: On this day, an unidentified man known as D.B. Cooper hijacked Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305. After receiving a ransom of $200,000, he…
1877 - Publication of Black Beauty: Anna Sewell's novel, "Black Beauty: His Grooms and Companions, the Autobiography of a Horse," was published on this date. This book, written from the…
1963: Debut of Doctor Who on TV "Doctor Who," a British science fiction television series, made its debut on BBC TV on November 23, 1963. Created by Sydney Newman, C.…
1985: Hijacking of EgyptAir Flight 648 EgyptAir Flight 648 was hijacked on November 23, 1985, by members of the Abu Nidal Organization, a militant Palestinian group. The hijacking led to…
1889: First Presentation of the Jukebox On November 23, 1889, the jukebox made its debut at the Palais Royale Saloon in San Francisco. This early version, known as the nickel-in-the-slot…
1863: The Battle of Chattanooga The Battle of Chattanooga, fought from November 23 to 25, 1863, was a major engagement in the American Civil War. This battle was pivotal for…
1975: Juan Carlos I Sworn in as King of Spain On November 22, 1975, two days after the death of dictator Francisco Franco, Juan Carlos I was sworn in as…
1943: Lebanon's Independence from France Lebanon declared its independence from France on November 22, 1943. This declaration came after several years of French mandate rule following World War I. The…
1935: First Transpacific Commercial Air Service The first commercial transpacific air service was inaugurated on November 22, 1935, connecting Alameda, California with Manila in the Philippines. Operated by Pan American…