1925: The Grand Ole Opry Debuts on Radio
On November 28, 1925, the Grand Ole Opry, initially called the “WSM Barn Dance,” aired its first broadcast on WSM radio in Nashville, Tennessee. This iconic show remains a cornerstone of American country music and holds the record as the longest-running radio broadcast in U.S. history. The Opry played a pivotal role in elevating country music to mainstream audiences and solidifying Nashville as the genre’s global hub.
1520: Magellan Reaches the Pacific Ocean
Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan became the first European to reach the Pacific Ocean on this day in 1520 after navigating the treacherous strait at the southern tip of South America, which now bears his name. His expedition proved the vastness of the Earth and set the stage for the first successful circumnavigation of the globe, a milestone in exploration that reshaped global trade and cultural exchanges.
1943: The Tehran Conference
In a critical moment during World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Soviet leader Josef Stalin convened in Tehran on November 28, 1943. This was their first meeting as the “Big Three,” where they laid the groundwork for the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied France and discussed the post-war order. The conference marked a turning point in forging unity among Allied powers, despite their ideological differences.
1964: Mariner 4 Heads to Mars
On this day in 1964, the United States launched Mariner 4, the first successful space probe to fly past Mars. The mission revolutionized our understanding of the red planet, sending back the first close-up images of its surface in July 1965. These historic photographs dispelled long-held theories of Martian canals and paved the way for future exploration of the solar system.
2001: Enron’s Collapse Signals Corporate Reckoning
Enron Corp., once a titan in the energy trading world, suffered a catastrophic collapse on November 28, 2001, when Dynegy Inc. withdrew from an $8.4 billion rescue deal. Enron filed for bankruptcy protection four days later, marking the largest corporate bankruptcy in U.S. history at the time. The scandal exposed widespread accounting fraud and led to sweeping reforms in corporate governance, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, aimed at preventing future financial misdeeds.
Looking Back At January 7
Looking Back At January 7
Galileo discovers 4 moons orbiting Jupiter
Marian Anderson becomes first Black American to sing at the Met
Vietnamese forces overthrow the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia
Islamist terrorists kill 12 employees of Charlie Hebdo
Looking Back At January 6
Looking Back At January 6
President Franklin D. Roosevelt outlined a goal of “Four Freedoms” for the world
Donald Trump incited a violent insurrection in which his supporters attacked Capitol Police
Looking Back At January 5
Excerpt: Looking Back At January 5
“Eisenhower proposed that the US would assist other countries in their resistence to Communist Aggression. Today, leaders from Eisenhower’s own political party support Russian aggression.”
Construction began on the Golden Gate Bridge
Discovery of X-rays was reported
Nellie Tayloe Ross took office as America’s first female governor
The Eisenhower Doctrine was proposed
Looking Back At January 4
Looking Back At January 4
President Lyndon B. Johnson outlined the goals of his “Great Society” initiative.
Europe’s new currency, the euro, got off to a strong start
Nancy Pelosi was elected the first female speaker of the House
The Burj Khalifa, the tallest structure in the world, opened in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
“LBJ’s ‘Great Society’ initiative sought to put an end to poverty and racial inequality in America. Succeeding Republican administrations acted with determination to retain poverty and racial inequality in America.”
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