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Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 11.21.2024

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Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week. 

 

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

u2005: Angela Merkel is elected Nov. 22 as Germany's first female chancellor.

u1986: At 20 years old, Mike Tyson becomes the youngest heavyweight champ Nov. 22.

u1980: A Nov. 21 fire at the MGM Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas leaves 87 dead.

u1971: Hijacker D.B. Cooper parachutes from a jet Nov. 24 with $200,000 in ransom.

u1963: U.S. President John F. Kennedy is assassinated Nov. 22 in Dallas, TX.

u1885: The first jukebox debuts Nov. 23 in a San Francisco saloon.

u1873: Rival cities Buda and Pest unite Nov. 20 to form Hungary's capital: Budapest.

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Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308
Stake Your Land Realty, Inc. - Eustis, FL
Broker/Owner, SFR®, e-PRO®, GRI, AHWD, REALTOR®

Dorie Dillard Austin TX 

I am not one to look back at history, but I did enjoy your history post:) Katina

Nov 21, 2024 05:13 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

I like to look back as I think we can see mistakes we don't want to make again Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308 !

Nov 22, 2024 07:18 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Dorie. It is over 60 years later and I have a vivid memory of where I was when the announcement of Kennedy's assassination came over the speakers. Some thinf=g you just never forget. Enjoy your day. 

Nov 21, 2024 05:17 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

I remember too Wayne Martin . We were all in shock!

Nov 22, 2024 07:19 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Dorie... those of us of a certain age certainly have never forgotten the day that JFK was assassinated. I still remember that day's events with total clarity.

Nov 21, 2024 05:27 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

I do too Nina Hollander, Broker . It was a shock for the whole country!

Nov 22, 2024 07:20 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Dorie,
I remember all but two of those events. It's hard to believe the JFK assassination was over 60 years ago. I was in the 6th grade.

Nov 21, 2024 05:53 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

I find it hard to believe it was 60 years ago too Carol Williams 

Nov 22, 2024 07:20 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Dorie, I just heard on TV what Tyson and Pau-Mike got paid for this fight...Outrageous!

Nov 21, 2024 06:30 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

It is ridiculous Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 !

Nov 22, 2024 07:21 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I was able to watch both the beginning and end of Mike Tyson's career. He was always interesting. 

Nov 21, 2024 07:08 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

To say the least Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty 

Nov 22, 2024 07:21 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I remember all but the last two Dorie Dillard Austin TX . I especially remember B.D. Cooper as it was the first skyjacking.

Nov 21, 2024 07:55 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

I was surprised when the first jukebox was invented Bob "RealMan" Timm 

Nov 22, 2024 07:23 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Dorie and thank you for the history lessons on this Thursday again with us today.  Make it a great day.

 

Nov 21, 2024 08:13 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Thank you for stopping by to check out my post today Will Hamm 

Nov 22, 2024 07:23 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Dorie, for sharing this interesting list of historical facts.

Nov 21, 2024 10:29 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

It's fun to look back Roy Kelley 

Nov 22, 2024 07:24 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Dorie- it seems like yesterday when I read about DB Cooper. I love revisiting these historic dates. 

Nov 21, 2024 11:20 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

It is amazing Kathy Streib 

Nov 22, 2024 07:24 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Great events for this week, I think November 22nd takes it this week. Next week November 28th is my birthday as well as Thanksgiving. I am not going to share what year, let's just say it was a long, long time ago. Several years before the assassination of John F Kennedy.

Nov 21, 2024 11:44 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

An early Happy Birthday to you Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 !!!

Nov 22, 2024 07:25 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dorie, Mike Tyson was a beast in his younger years, and could have been one of the all time greats.

Nov 21, 2024 01:43 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Yes he could have..he just got off the beaten path George Souto 

Nov 22, 2024 07:25 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Dorie, great list of happenings on this day over the years.   Although I was very young, I remember hearing about JFK being shot.

Nov 21, 2024 03:46 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

It was an awful time in our history and one not to be forgotten Joan Cox 

Nov 22, 2024 07:26 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I still remember when D.B. Cooper parachuted out of the plane with $200,000 in money in 1971.  It was quite the mystery back in the day.

Nov 21, 2024 04:04 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

it sure was Myrl Jeffcoat 

Nov 22, 2024 07:26 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Mike Tyson was quite the force when he was younger, but from what I heard about his most recent fight, not so much anymore, haha.

Nov 22, 2024 04:49 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

I've not hear favorable comments about the last fight Brian England 

Nov 22, 2024 07:27 PM
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