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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 ...

Today in History: November 15, Union troops begin ‘Sherman’s March’

Today in History: November 15, Union troops begin ‘Sherman’s March’ By The Associated Press Today is Saturday, Nov. 15, the 319th day of 2025. There are 46 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 15, 1864, late in the U.S. Civil War, Union forces led by Maj. Gen. William ...

Today in History: November 13, 130 die in Paris terror attacks

Today in History: November 13, 130 die in Paris terror attacks By The Associated Press Today is Thursday, Nov. 13, the 317th day of 2025. There are 48 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 13, 2015, Islamic State militants carried out a set of coordinated attacks in Paris at the ...

Today in History: 1954, Ellis Island closes its doors

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 12, the 316th day of 2025. There are 49 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 12, 1954, Ellis Island officially closed as an immigration station and detention center. More than 12 million immigrants arrived in the United States via Ellis Island between 1892 ...