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Today in History: 1963, John F. Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas

Today is Saturday, Nov. 22, the 326th day of 2025. There are 39 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, was shot to death during a motorcade in Dallas; Texas Gov. John B. Connally, riding in the same car as ...

Today in History: November 21, Las Vegas hotel fire claims 85 lives

Today in History: November 21, Las Vegas hotel fire claims 85 lives By The Associated Press Today is Friday, Nov. 21, the 325th day of 2025. There are 40 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 21, 1980, 85 people died, most from smoke inhalation, after a fire broke out at the MGM ...

Today in History: November 20, the Mexican Revolution begins

Today in History: November 20, the Mexican Revolution begins By The Associated Press Today is Thursday, Nov. 20, the 324th day of 2025. There are 41 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 20, 1910, Francisco Madero led a revolt against Mexican President Porfirio Díaz, marking ...

Today in History: November 19, Lincoln delivers Gettysburg Address

Today in History: November 19, Lincoln delivers Gettysburg Address By The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, Nov. 19, the 323rd day of 2025. There are 42 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address at the ...

Today in History: November 18, more than 900 die at Jonestown

Today in History: November 18, more than 900 die at Jonestown By The Associated Press Today is Tuesday, Nov. 18, the 322nd day of 2025. There are 43 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 18, 1978, U.S. Rep. Leo J. Ryan of California and four others were killed on an airstrip in ...

Today in History: November 17, the NFL’s infamous ‘Heidi Game’

Today in History: November 17, the NFL’s infamous 'Heidi Game' By The Associated Press Today is Monday, Nov. 17, the 321st day of 2025. There are 44 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 17, 1968, the last minutes of a tense NFL matchup on NBC between the New York Jets and the ...