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1952: Birth of Shigeru Miyamoto Shigeru Miyamoto, the legendary video game designer and producer, was born on November 16, 1952. Widely regarded as the father of modern video gaming, Miyamoto…

1988: Estonian Sovereignty Declaration On November 16, 1988, Estonia made a historic move towards independence by declaring sovereignty from the USSR. This declaration was a significant step in the country's…

2001: Release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in the United States "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," the first film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's wildly popular fantasy book…

1949: Assassins of Mahatma Gandhi Executed On November 14, 1949, Nathuram Godse and Narayan Apte, the assassins of Mahatma Gandhi, were executed in India. Their execution came after their conviction…

1988: Proclamation of the State of Palestine The Palestine National Council, in a symbolic but significant gesture, unilaterally declared the independence of the State of Palestine on November 14, 1988.…

1887: Birth of Georgia O'Keeffe Born on November 14, 1887, Georgia O'Keeffe would become one of America's most iconic artists. Renowned for her unique and vibrant depictions of flowers, landscapes,…

1920: First Meeting of the League of Nations The League of Nations, a precursor to the United Nations, convened for the first time on November 14, 1920. Formed in the…

1956: Elvis Presley's Movie Debut On November 14, 1956, Elvis Presley, the undisputed King of Rock and Roll, made his movie debut in "Love Me Tender." This marked a new…

1995: Execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa in Nigeria Ken Saro-Wiwa, a Nigerian playwright, environmental activist, and outspoken critic of the oil industry's environmental destruction, was executed on November 10, 1995. His…

2015: Release of "Uptown Funk" by Bruno Mars Bruno Mars released his hit single “Uptown Funk” on November 10, 2015. The track, featuring producer Mark Ronson, became an instant global…