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- Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds DeadHall of Fame◆
- 2002BEST SELLERS: November 17, 2002The New York Times◆
- 2023‘Nobody cared’: Victim’s ‘betrayal’ over revelations at Victoria’s school child sexual abuse inquiryThe Guardian◆
- 2017The artists saving traditional knowledge for the next generationThe Guardian◆
- 1894H. H. Holmes, one of the first modern serial killers, is arrested in Boston, Massachusetts.Wikipedia◆
- 1878First assassination attempt against Umberto I of Italy by anarchist Giovanni Passannante, who was armed with a dagger. The King survived with a slight wound in an arm. Prime Minister Benedetto Cairoli blocked the aggressor, receiving an injury in a leg.Wikipedia◆
- 1820Captain Nathaniel Palmer becomes the first American to see Antarctica. (The Palmer Peninsula is later named after him.)Wikipedia◆
- 1800The United States Congress holds its first session in Washington, D.C.Wikipedia◆
- 1986The flight crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 are involved in a UFO sighting incident while flying over Alaska.Wikipedia◆
- 1777Articles of Confederation (United States) are submitted to the states for ratification.Wikipedia◆
- 2009Administrators at the University of East Anglia's Climatic Research Unit discovered that their servers had been hacked, and thousands of emails and files on climate change had been stolen.Wikipedia◆
- 1921Rioting broke out in Bombay, India, during the visit of Edward, Prince of Wales, leading to at least 58 deaths.Wikipedia◆
- 2019The first known case of COVID-19 is traced to a 55-year-old man who had visited a market in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.Wikipedia◆
- 2000A catastrophic landslide in Log pod Mangartom, Slovenia, kills seven, and causes millions of SIT of damage. It is one of the worst catastrophes in Slovenia in the past 100 years.Wikipedia◆
- Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds DeadHall of Fame◆
- 2002BEST SELLERS: November 17, 2002The New York Times◆
- 2023‘Nobody cared’: Victim’s ‘betrayal’ over revelations at Victoria’s school child sexual abuse inquiryThe Guardian◆
- 2017The artists saving traditional knowledge for the next generationThe Guardian◆
- 1894H. H. Holmes, one of the first modern serial killers, is arrested in Boston, Massachusetts.Wikipedia◆
- 1878First assassination attempt against Umberto I of Italy by anarchist Giovanni Passannante, who was armed with a dagger. The King survived with a slight wound in an arm. Prime Minister Benedetto Cairoli blocked the aggressor, receiving an injury in a leg.Wikipedia◆
- 1820Captain Nathaniel Palmer becomes the first American to see Antarctica. (The Palmer Peninsula is later named after him.)Wikipedia◆
- 1800The United States Congress holds its first session in Washington, D.C.Wikipedia◆
- 1986The flight crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 are involved in a UFO sighting incident while flying over Alaska.Wikipedia◆
- 1777Articles of Confederation (United States) are submitted to the states for ratification.Wikipedia◆
- 2009Administrators at the University of East Anglia's Climatic Research Unit discovered that their servers had been hacked, and thousands of emails and files on climate change had been stolen.Wikipedia◆
- 1921Rioting broke out in Bombay, India, during the visit of Edward, Prince of Wales, leading to at least 58 deaths.Wikipedia◆
- 2019The first known case of COVID-19 is traced to a 55-year-old man who had visited a market in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.Wikipedia◆
- 2000A catastrophic landslide in Log pod Mangartom, Slovenia, kills seven, and causes millions of SIT of damage. It is one of the worst catastrophes in Slovenia in the past 100 years.Wikipedia◆
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1894 First everH. H. Holmes, one of the first modern serial killers, is arrested in Boston, Massachusetts.
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1878 First everFirst assassination attempt against Umberto I of Italy by anarchist Giovanni Passannante, who was armed with a dagger. The King survived with a slight wound in an arm. Prime Minister Benedetto Cairoli blocked the aggressor, receiving an injury in a leg.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1820 First everCaptain Nathaniel Palmer becomes the first American to see Antarctica. (The Palmer Peninsula is later named after him.)
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1800 First everThe United States Congress holds its first session in Washington, D.C.
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1986 WeirdThe flight crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 are involved in a UFO sighting incident while flying over Alaska.
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2023The Guardian‘Nobody cared’: Victim’s ‘betrayal’ over revelations at Victoria’s school child sexual abuse inquiryVictim-survivor shocked by education department’s admission it moved accused paedophile teachers to other state schools
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2017The GuardianThe artists saving traditional knowledge for the next generationArtistic collaboration between John Wolseley and Mulkun Wirrpanda will safeguard the practical and cultural significa…
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Weeks This Last On Week Week List Fiction 1 1 ANSWERED PRAYERS, by Danielle…
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H. H. Holmes, one of the first modern serial killers, is arrested in Boston, Massachusetts.
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First assassination attempt against Umberto I of Italy by anarchist Giovanni Passannante, who was armed with a dagger. The King survived with a slight wound in an arm. Prime Minister Benedetto Cairoli blocked the aggressor, receiving an injury in a leg.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Captain Nathaniel Palmer becomes the first American to see Antarctica. (The Palmer Peninsula is later named after him.)
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Martin Scorsese born
Martin Scorsese was born. American film director.
1944Birth
Danny DeVito born
Danny DeVito was born. American actor.
1978Birth
Rachel McAdams born
Rachel McAdams was born. Canadian actress.
Died on this day
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1948Death
Mahatma Gandhi dies
Mahatma Gandhi, political ethicist, died on this day in 1948. Assassinated. Remembered as: Leader of the Indian independence movement.
Assassinated
44 BCDeath
Julius Caesar dies
Julius Caesar, roman general/statesman, died on this day in 44 BC. Assassinated by Roman senators. Remembered as: Critical role in the demise of the Roman Republic.
Accident
2020Death
Kobe Bryant dies
Kobe Bryant, professional basketball player, died on this day in 2020. Helicopter crash. Remembered as: Five-time NBA champion with the LA Lakers.
Suicide
2014Death
Robin Williams dies
Robin Williams, actor and comedian, died on this day in 2014. Suicide. Remembered as: Known for his improvisational skills and wide variety of roles.
Accident
1997Death
Diana, Princess of Wales dies
Diana, Princess of Wales, member of british royal family, died on this day in 1997. Car crash in Paris. Remembered as: Global humanitarian and celebrated royal figure.
Famous birthdays
21 this weekToday · 17 November
- Rachel McAdamsCanadian actress (born 1978)Born 1978 · 48 years ago today
- Danny DeVitoAmerican actor, comedian and filmmaker (born 1944)Born 1944 · 82 years ago today
- Martin ScorseseAmerican filmmaker (born 1942)Born 1942 · 84 years ago today
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Chloe SevignyAmerican actress and director (born 1974)18 November · born 1974
Owen WilsonAmerican actor (born 1968)18 November · born 1968
Elizabeth PerkinsAmerican actress (born 1960)18 November · born 1960
Adam DriverAmerican actor (born 1983)19 November · born 1983
Jodie FosterAmerican actress (born 1962)19 November · born 1962
Indira GandhiPrime Minister of India (1966–1977; 1980–1984)19 November · born 1917
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International Students' Day
An observance of the student community, commemorating the 1939 Nazi storming of Czech universities.
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2016 10 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Rio
- WimbledonAndy Murray and Serena Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlDenver Broncos win Super Bowl 50
- Tour de FranceChris Froome wins the Tour de France
- The MastersDanny Willett wins the Masters
- World SeriesChicago Cubs win the World Series
2001 25 yrs ago
- WimbledonGoran Ivanisevic and Venus Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlBaltimore Ravens win Super Bowl XXXV
- The MastersTiger Woods wins the Masters
- World SeriesArizona Diamondbacks win the World Series
- NBA FinalsLos Angeles Lakers win the NBA Finals
- Stanley CupColorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup
1976 50 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Montreal
- Olympic GamesWinter Olympics in Innsbruck
- WimbledonBjorn Borg and Chris Evert win Wimbledon
- Super BowlPittsburgh Steelers win Super Bowl X
- Tour de FranceLucien Van Impe wins the Tour de France
- The MastersRaymond Floyd wins the Masters
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