1998: Launch of the ISS’s First Module, Zarya
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
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 – Revolutionizing Personal Computing
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 – A Milestone in Road Safety
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 – A Landmark in Military History
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…