1992 - Hoxne Hoard discovered by Eric Lawes
1945 - UNESCO is founded.
1945 - German scientists were brought to the United States to work on rocket technology.
1938 - LSD is first synthesized
1904 - First electron tube invented by Fleming
This Day In Business
1914 - The United States' Federal Reserve Bank opens.
1959 - The last Rodgers and Hammerstein musical "The Sound of Music" opens on Broadway
1907 - Oklahoma is accepted as the 46th State of the U.S.
1957 - Bill Russell breaks the record for the most rebounds (49) in a game
November 16th Holiday
International Day of Tolerance - Promotes tolerance on a global scale and raises awareness about the dangers that intolerance creates.
Today's Birthday Trivia
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Today's Birthday Horoscope
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