1910: The Mexican Revolution Begins
On this day in 1910, Francisco Madero led a rebellion against Mexican President Porfirio Díaz, signaling the start of the Mexican Revolution. This pivotal uprising, driven by widespread social inequality and political corruption, sparked a decade-long struggle that transformed Mexico’s political and social fabric, laying the groundwork for modern reforms.
1945: Nuremberg Trials Get Underway
In 1945, 22 former Nazi leaders stood trial before an international war crimes tribunal in Nuremberg, Germany. These proceedings were groundbreaking, marking the first time in history that world leaders united to hold individuals accountable for crimes against humanity and genocide. The trials set a legal precedent for future international justice, influencing institutions like the International Criminal Court.
1947: A Royal Wedding
The world watched in celebration as Britain’s future queen, Princess Elizabeth, married Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at Westminster Abbey in 1947. The union symbolized post-war hope and renewal for Britain, a country still recovering from the devastation of World War II.
1969: Native Americans Occupy Alcatraz
Native American activists took over Alcatraz Island in 1969, initiating a 19-month-long occupation. This bold act drew attention to issues of Native sovereignty and the violation of treaty rights. The occupation became a defining moment in the American Indian civil rights movement, inspiring generations to fight for justice and self-determination.
1982: The Most Famous “Play” in College Football
On this day in 1982, the University of California football team secured a legendary victory over Stanford with an unforgettable last-second touchdown involving multiple lateral passes. Known simply as “The Play,” this moment has become one of the most celebrated—and debated—events in college sports history, showcasing the unpredictable magic of football.
1992: Windsor Castle Ablaze
A devastating fire swept through Windsor Castle in 1992, heavily damaging the historic royal residence. The disaster prompted a large-scale restoration project and sparked a national debate about public funding for royal properties. The restoration efforts preserved one of Britain’s most iconic landmarks for future generations.
Today in History: November 19
Today in History: November 19: On Nov. 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address at the dedication of a national cemetery at the site of the Civil War battlefield of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania. In 1959, Ford Motor Company announced it was halting production of the unpopular Edsel. In 1969, Apollo 12 astronauts Charles Conrad and Alan Bean made the second manned landing on the moon. In 1977, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat became the first Arab leader to visit Israel. In 1985, President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev met for the first time as they began their summit in Geneva.
Today in History: November 18
Today in History: November 18: In 1928, “Steamboat Willie,” the first cartoon with synchronized sound as well as the first released of the character Mickey Mouse, debuted on screen at the Colony Theater in New York. In 1978, U.S. Rep. Leo J. Ryan of California and four others were killed on an airstrip in Jonestown, Guyana by members of the Peoples Temple; the killings were followed by a night of mass murder and suicide resulting in the deaths of more than 900 cult members. In 1991, Shiite Muslim kidnappers in Lebanon freed Anglican Church envoy Terry Waite and Thomas Sutherland, the American dean of agriculture at the American University of Beirut. In 2021, more than half a century after the assassination of Malcolm X, two of his convicted killers were exonerated; a New York judge dismissed the convictions of Muhammad Aziz and the late Khalil Islam after prosecutors and the men’s lawyers said a renewed investigation had found new evidence that undermined the case against them.
Today in History: November 17
Today in History: November 17. On November 17, 1869, the Suez Canal opened in Egypt. In 1989, an estimated 10,000-15,000 Czechoslovakian students demonstrated in Prague against Communist rule. In 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger was sworn in as the 38th governor of California. In 2020, President Donald Trump fired the nation’s top election security official, Christopher Krebs, who had refuted Trump’s lies about electoral fraud and vouched for the integrity of the vote.
Today in History: November 16
Today in History: November 16. In 1973, President Richard Nixon signed the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Authorization Act into law, authorizing the construction of an 800-mile oil pipeline from the Alaska North Slope to the port city of Valdez. In 1988, Benazir Bhutto was voted prime minister of Pakistan, the first woman to be elected to lead a Muslim-majority country. In 2001, the first film in the Harry Potter series, ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ debuted in theaters around the world. In 2006, following midterm elections, Nancy Pelosi was nominated by the Democratic caucus to become the first female speaker of the House. In 2018, a U.S. official said intelligence officials had concluded that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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