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Last Year's Lesson: Battle of Cajamarca - Nov. 16, 1532 Nov 16, 2019

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The Battle of Cajamarca, also called the Massacre of Cajamarca, took place on this day in 1532.

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LSD first synthesized - November 16, 1938 Nov 16, 2019

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On this day in 1938, Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann synthesized LSD.

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Last Year's Lesson: Sherman's March to the Sea - Nov. 15, 1864 Nov 16, 2019

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Sherman's March to the Sea began on this day in 1864.

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Pedro II deposed - November 15 1889 Nov 15, 2019

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On this day in 1889, Pedro II, Brazil's last emperor, was deposed.

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Last Year's Lesson: BBC Began Daily Radio Broadcasting - Nov. 14, 1922 Nov 14, 2019

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BBC began daily radio broadcasts on this day in 1922.

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Policarpa Salavarrieta executed - November 14, 1817 Nov 14, 2019

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On this day in 1817, revolutionary spy Policarpa Salavarrieta was executed for treason.

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Last Year's Lesson: Bloody Sunday in London - Nov. 13, 1887 Nov 13, 2019

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One of history's many Bloody Sundays took place on this day in 1887 in London.

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Eva Zeisel born - November 13, 1906 Nov 13, 2019

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On this day in 1906, industrial designer Eva Zeisel was born.

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Bhola cyclone made landfall in East Pakistan - November 12, 1970 Nov 12, 2019

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On this day in 1970, the deadliest tropical cyclone in recorded history made landfall in East Pakistan.

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Abul Kalam Azad born - November 11, 1888 Nov 11, 2019

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On this day, Abul Kalam Azad -- a scholar and activist in the Indian Independence movement -- was born.

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