Unforgettable Events On November 23 In History *New Format

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In this video, we'll take a look at some unforgettable events that happened on November 23 in history. From protests to assassinations, these events are sure to make your day!

Whether you're a history buff or not, these events are sure to fascinate you. Be sure to check out this video to learn more about November 23 in history!

1499 Flemish pretender to the English throne Perkin Warbeck hanged for reportedly attempting to escape from Tower of London. Invaded England in 1497, claiming to be the lost son of King Edward IV

1541 Queen Catherine Howard. 5th wife of King Henry VIII, stripped of her title and confined in the Syon Abbey in Middlesex, England

1644 "Areopagitica", a pamphlet by John Milton decrying censorship, is published

1765 People of Frederick County, Maryland, refuse to pay British Stamp tax

1783 Annapolis, Maryland, becomes US capital (until June 1784)

1868 Louis Ducos du Hauron patents a process of making color photographs, in Paris, France

1889 Debut of 1st jukebox (Palais Royale Saloon, San Francisco)

1897 Portable pencil sharpener patented by American inventor John Lee Love

1909 Wright Brothers form million dollar corporation to manufacture airplanes

1914 The US Army withdraws from Mexico

1921 US President Warren G. Harding signs Willis Campbell Act (Beer Emergency Bill) forbidding doctors prescribing beer or liquor for medicinal purposes

1936 1st issue of Life picture magazine created by Henry R. Luce published

1945 Most US wartime rationing of foods, including meat & butter, ends

1960 Tiros 2, a weather satellite is launched

1963 Following the protocol after Abraham Lincoln's death, JFK's body lies in repose in the East Room of the White House and viewed by officials and heads of state

1963 LBJ proclaims Nov 25 a day of national mourning after the assassination of JFK

1977 European weather satellite Meteosat 1 launched from Cape Canaveral

1982 FCC drops limits on duration & frequency of TV ads

1989 The "Bounty Bowl": Philadelphia Eagles defeat Dallas Cowboys 27-0 at Thanksgiving in an ill-tempered game, after which Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson accuses Eagles coach Buddy Ryan of placing bounties on players

1991 Freddie Mercury, 45, confirms he has AIDS the day before he dies

1992 10,000,000 cellular telephone sold

2009 Susan Boyle releases her debut album “I Dreamed a Dream” (biggest selling album worldwide 2009, 2010 Billboard Album of the Year)

2014 Republicans condemn US President Obama's use of executive powers to force through immigration reform

2020 Charli D'Amelio becomes the first person to hit 100 million followers on TikTok

2020 China launches Chang’e-5 mission to the Moon from Wenchang space site, Hainan Island, to collect lunar rock and soil samples

2020 US President-elect Joe Biden introduces his new cabinet including Alejandro Mayorkas 1st Latino head of homeland security, Avril Haines 1st female director of national intelligence

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