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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 ...

Today in History: November 8, Florida election recount begins

Today in History: November 8, Florida election recount begins By The Associated Press Today is Saturday, Nov. 8, the 312th day of 2025. There are 53 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 8, 2000, a statewide recount began in Florida, which emerged as critical in deciding the ...

Today in History: 1916, first woman elected to Congress

Today is Friday, Nov. 7, the 311th day of 2025. There are 54 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 7, 1916, Jeannette Rankin of Montana won election to the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming the first woman elected to either chamber of Congress. Also on this date: In ...

Today in History: 1860, Abraham Lincoln wins presidency

Today is Thursday, Nov. 6, the 310th day of 2025. There are 55 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 6, 1860, former Illinois congressman Abraham Lincoln of the Republican Party was elected president of the United States as he defeated John Breckinridge, John Bell and Stephen ...