This day in history: November 22
On Friday, November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was shot as he rode in a motorcade through the streets of Dallas, Texas; he died shortly thereafter.
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Herkimer Home State Historic Site
1 Comment/in Museums/by MVMThe General Herkimer Home is located in Little Falls, NY, and offers visitors a glimpse into the late 1700s Georgian architecture.
This day in history: November 18
in This Day in History, Writing Series/by MVMOn this day in history, November 18, 1945, Wilma Pearl Mankiller was born and is honored as the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. She was a remarkable leader that worked tirelessly for Native American rights.
This day in history: November 17
in This Day in History, Writing Series/by MVMOn this day in history, November 17, 1878, Immigration activist, Grace Abbott, is born in Grand Island, Nebraska.
This day in history: November 16
in This Day in History, Writing Series/by MVMOn this day, November 16, 1974, the Arecibo message is broadcast an interstellar radio message from the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico.
This day in history: November 15
in This Day in History, Writing Series/by MVMOn November 15, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation.
This day in history: November 14
in This Day in History, Writing Series/by MVMOn November 14, 1732, The Library Company of Philadelphia founded by Benjamin Franklin, signed a contract with its first librarian.
This day in history: November 11
in This Day in History, Writing Series/by MVMOn November 11, 1954, the United States designates Veterans Day, previously Armistice Day, to honor veterans of all U.S. wars.
This day in history: November 10
in This Day in History, Writing Series/by MVMOn November 10, 1951, the first direct dial phone call was made from NJ to CA using a newly developed area code system.
This day in history: November 9
in This Day in History, Writing Series/by MVMOn November 9, 1731, Mathematician and astronomer Benjamin Banneker was born in Ellicott’s Mills, Maryland. Largely self-taught, Banneker was one of the first African Americans to gain distinction in science.