1963: The Nation Watches in Shock as Jack Ruby Shoots Lee Harvey Oswald
On November 24, 1963, Jack Ruby, a Dallas nightclub owner, fatally shot Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of President John F. Kennedy. The dramatic event unfolded on live television, leaving millions of Americans stunned. Oswald’s death meant the full story behind Kennedy’s assassination might never be known, fueling decades of conspiracy theories and speculation about potential accomplices or alternative motives.
1859: Charles Darwin’s Revolutionary Work Challenges Scientific Thought
On this date in 1859, British naturalist Charles Darwin published On the Origin of Species, a groundbreaking book that introduced the theory of evolution through natural selection. This work challenged prevailing ideas of creation and laid the foundation for modern biology. Darwin’s theories not only reshaped the scientific community but also sparked significant debates over religion, science, and humanity’s place in the natural world.
1947: The Hollywood Ten Defy Congress Amid Rising Red Scare Tensions
On November 24, 1947, ten film industry professionals, later known as the “Hollywood Ten,” were held in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions about alleged Communist ties. Their defiance during the Red Scare symbolized a broader struggle for freedom of speech amidst fears of Soviet influence in the United States. The blacklisting that followed decimated careers and underscored the pervasive paranoia of the McCarthy era, leaving a lasting mark on American civil liberties.
2012: Tragedy in Bangladesh Highlights Global Factory Safety Issues
A devastating fire tore through a garment factory in Bangladesh on this day in 2012, killing 112 workers. Many of the victims were unable to escape because the eight-story building lacked emergency exits. The factory supplied clothing to major Western retailers, bringing international scrutiny to unsafe working conditions in global supply chains. The incident prompted demands for reform, including the Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety, aimed at preventing future tragedies.
2014: Ferguson Grand Jury Decision Sparks National Outrage
On November 24, 2014, a St. Louis County grand jury announced its decision not to indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed Black teenager. The ruling ignited widespread protests, some of which turned violent, as frustrations over racial inequality and police brutality boiled over. The unrest in Ferguson became a flashpoint for the burgeoning Black Lives Matter movement, which continues to call for systemic reform in policing and racial justice across the United States.
Today in History: December 3
Excerpts:Today in History: December 3:
In 1947, the Tennessee Williams play “A Streetcar Named Desire” opened on Broadway.
In 2015, Defense Secretary Ash Carter ordered the armed services to open all military jobs to women.
Today in History: December 2
Today in History: December 2:
In 1804, Napoleon crowned himself emperor of France in a coronation ceremony at Notre Dame de Paris cathedral.
In 2018, Israeli police recommended indicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on bribery charges, adding to a growing collection of legal troubles for the longtime leader.
Today in History: December 1
Today in History: December 1:
In 1955, Rosa Parks, a Black seamstress, was arrested after refusing to give up her seat to a white man on a Montgomery, Alabama, city bus.
In 1824, the presidential election was turned over to the House of Representatives after none of the candidates (John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, William Crawford, and Henry Clay) won over 50% of the electoral vote.
Today in History: November 30
Excerpts:Today in History: November 30:
In 1999, an estimated 40,000 demonstrators clashed with police as they protested against the World Trade Organization in Seattle.
In 1936, London’s Crystal Palace exhibition hall was destroyed by a massive fire.
In 1993, President Bill Clinton signed the Brady Bill, which required a five-day waiting period for handgun purchases
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