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British retaliate in Battle of Surabaya - November 10, 1945 Nov 10, 2019

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On this day in 1945, the British retaliated against Indonesian nationaists in the Battle of Surabaya during the Indonesian National Revolution.

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Great Northeast Blackout - November 9, 1965 Nov 09, 2019

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On this day in 1965, a major electrical power failure sent parts of Ontario and the northeastern United States into darkness for up to 13 hours.

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New Orleans General Strike began - November 8, 1892 Nov 08, 2019

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On this day in 1892, workers in New Orleans went on a general strike.

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First set of Palmer Raids began - November 7, 1919 Nov 07, 2019

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On this day in 1919, the Palmer Raids - which targeted radicals, communists, and anarchists in the U.S. - began.

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Weapons-grade plutonium first created - November 6, 1944 Nov 06, 2019

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On this day in 1944, weapons-grade plutonium was created in B Reactor at the Hanford Site in the state of Washington.

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Ida Tarbell born - November 5, 1857 Nov 05, 2019

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On this day in 1857, investigative journalist and biographer Ida Tarbell was born in Pennsylvania.

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First nationally televised presidential debate in the U.S. - November 4, 1956 Nov 04, 2019

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On this day in 1956, former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Senator Margaret Chase Smith debated each other in the first nationally televised presidential debate in the U.S.

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Olympe de Gouges executed - November 3, 1793 Nov 03, 2019

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On this day in 1793, writer and activist Olympe de Gouges was executed for sedition.

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BBC began regular, public, high-definition TV service - November 2, 1936 Nov 02, 2019

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On this day in 1936, the BBC began broadcasting the first regular, high-definition TV service from Alexandra Palace in London.

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Carlisle Indian School opened - November 1, 1879 Nov 01, 2019

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On this day in 1879, the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, an off-reservation school for the assimilation of Native Americans, opened in Pennsylvania.

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