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.
|
♦ 2018: On Nov. 6 the state of Colorado elected Jared Polis, who became the first openly gay male governor of a U.S. state. ♦ 2018: On Nov.11 wildfires in California killed at least 25 people and displaced over 300,000 residents. ♦ 2000: Pop-culture moment on November 7: Jim Carrey’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas released, kicking off the holiday movie season with a laugh.
♦ 1975: The iron ore ship Edmund Fitzgerald vanishes Nov. 10 in Lake Superior. ♦ 1969: "Sesame Street" debuts on PBS Nov. 10. ♦ 1952: On Nov. 11, the first video recorder is demonstrated in Beverly Hills, CA. ♦ 1935: The board game "Monopoly" is introduced Nov. 5 by Parker Bros. 1923: Jacob Schick receives a patent Nov. 6 for the electric shaver.
|


Comments(14)