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Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 11.28.2024

By Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899

November 28, 2024 11:00 AM

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

u1995: President Bill Clinton signs a bill Nov. 28 ending the 55-mph federal speed limit.

u1984: Barney Clark receives the first artificial heart transplant Dec. 2. He lives 112 days.

u1982: The biopic film "Gandhi" premiers Nov. 30 in New Delhi, India.

u1981: Actress Natalie Wood drowns in a Nov. 29 boat incident off Santa Catalina, CA.

u1969: On Dec. 1, the U.S. government holds its first draft lottery since WW II.

u1955: Rosa Parks is arrested Dec. 1 after refusing to give up her seat to a white man.

u1942: The movie "Casablanca" debuts Nov. 26 in New York City.

u1939: New York's La Guardia Airport opens Dec. 2.

u1922: On Nov. 26, Howard Carter opens the tomb of King Tut in Egypt.

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Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Dorie and thank you for the history lesson and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family today. I hope you have leftover food for tomorrow.

Nov 28, 2024 12:31 PM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Hi Dorie Dillard Austin TX always enjoy your Historical Trivia, hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving. Everything after Rosa Parks I was aware of...Endre

Nov 28, 2024 09:50 PM

Kat Palmiotti

eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT

Helping your Montana dreams take root

Now that's a long list of things that happened this week in history! Thank you as always for sharing. It's amazing how long ago some of these things were.

Nov 29, 2024 04:44 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Dorie... obviously, I'm old enough to remember many of these events. But the draft lottery really brought back memories... it was such a scary time for so many young men.

Nov 29, 2024 05:54 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

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

Have a great day!

Nov 29, 2024 06:00 AM

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 when the 55 mph speed limit was enacted during Nixon's Presidency. It lasted just over 20 years. Did you know, the year after the enactment road fatalities decreased by over 16%?

Nov 29, 2024 07:15 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dorie there is very little I am thankful to Bill Clinton for, but upping the speed limit is one of them.

Nov 29, 2024 04:12 PM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Interesting facts, Dorie. I just returned from taking my grandson home. The speeding on the freeway is out of control. 80+ MPH in the slow lane.

Nov 30, 2024 05:17 PM

Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 11.28.2024

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