History

1941: Debut of Tweety Bird Tweety Bird, an iconic cartoon character, made its debut on November 21, 1941, in the animated short film "A Tale of Two Kitties." Created by…

1998: Launch of the ISS's First Module, Zarya On November 20, 1998, a monumental step in space exploration was taken with the launch of Zarya, the first module of the…

1820: Attack on the Whaleship Essex The whaleship Essex was famously attacked and sunk by a sperm whale on November 20, 1820, in the Pacific Ocean. This dramatic event is…

1985: Release of Windows 1.0 Windows 1.0, the first version of the now ubiquitous Microsoft Windows operating system, was released on November 20, 1985. This graphical interface for personal computers…

1923: Patenting of the Traffic Signal On November 20, 1923, Garrett Morgan, an African American inventor, patented a key safety device: the traffic signal. His invention significantly improved road safety…

1917: The Battle of Cambrai The Battle of Cambrai, a significant military engagement in World War I, commenced on November 20, 1917. This battle is particularly notable for the first…

1928: Release of Steamboat Willie "Steamboat Willie," the first fully synchronized sound cartoon, was released on November 18, 1928. This animated short is notable for introducing Mickey Mouse to the…

1953: Birth of Alan Moore Renowned British writer Alan Moore was born on November 18, 1953. Moore is best known for his work in the comic book industry, where he…

1916: End of the First Battle of the Somme The First Battle of the Somme, a significant and bloody campaign of World War I, concluded on November 18, 1916. Lasting…

1963: Introduction of Push Button Phones On November 18, 1963, the era of rotary dial telephones began to fade with the introduction of the first push-button phones. These innovative devices,…