Knowledge Spectra

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…

1986: Mike Tyson's Victory over Trevor Berbick On November 22, 1986, Mike Tyson made history in the boxing world by defeating Trevor Berbick in just two rounds to become the…

1963: Assassination of President John F. Kennedy On November 22, 1963, one of the most shocking events in American history occurred: the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. While riding…

1971: Battle of Garibpur The Battle of Garibpur, a significant military engagement during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, took place on November 21. Indian troops, supporting the Bangladesh Liberation War,…