CoM Moderators Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 1775 - Lord Dunmore promises freedom to male slaves who join British army 1900 - In Canada, the Liberal Government led by Wilfrid Laurier retains its majority 1967 - LBJ signs a bill establishing Corporation for Public Broadcasting 1972 - Attorney Joe Biden is elected to the US Senate, representing the state of Delaware after defeating longtime incumbent J. Caleb Boggs by just over 3,000 votes; Biden would win re-election 6 times 1983 - Bomb explodes in US Capitol, causing heavy damage but no injuries 1990 - New York City Opera's limited run production of Stephen Sondheim's musical "A Little Night Music" closes at New York State, NYC, after 11 performances 2000 - Margaret Atwood wins the Booker Prize for her novel "The Blind Assassin" 2001 - 35th Country Music Association Award: Tim McGraw, Lee Ann Womack and Toby Keith win 2018 - Actress Emma Thompson is made a Dame of the British Empire by Prince William at Buckingham Palace, London 2019 - Queen Elizabeth II confirms she is no longer buying clothes made with real fur More Historical Events » Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike carey Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 These lists often contain quirky and interesting events, and many of the big and significant events that have shaped the world, sometimes for years to come. But not all. This is the anniversary of the October Revolution in 1917, not exactly an insignificant event, but omitted from both lists posted for 7 Nov.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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