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Dutch explorer Abel Tasman sights modern day Tasmania - November 24th, 1642 Nov 24, 2021

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On this day in 1642, Dutch explorer Abel Tasman recorded the first European sighting of the island now known as Tasmania.

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The world’s first jukebox is installed at a bar in San Francisco - November 23rd, 1889 Nov 23, 2021

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On this day in 1889, an early forerunner of the modern jukebox was installed for public use at the Palais Royale Saloon in San Francisco, California.

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Star Trek breaks a cultural barrier by airing an interracial kiss - November 22nd, 1968 Nov 22, 2021

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On this day in 1968, during a turbulent year for race relations in America, actors William Shatner and Nichelle Nichols shared a prominent kiss on an episode of Star Trek.

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Ella Fitzgerald wins Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater - November 21st, 1934 Nov 21, 2021

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On this day in 1934, at 17-years-old, Ella Fitzgerald became the first female performer to win Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem.

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Garrett Morgan patents the three-position traffic signal - November 20th, 1923 Nov 20, 2021

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On this day in 1923, prolific inventor and entrepreneur Garrett Morgan received the patent for a traffic light signal of his own design.

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Pop duo Milli Vanilli is stripped of their Grammy Award - November 19th, 1990 Nov 19, 2021

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On this day in 1990, The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences rescinded the Grammy Award for Best New Artist from pop duo Milli Vanilli.

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William Tell allegedly shoots an apple off his son's head - November 18th, 1307 Nov 18, 2021

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On this day in 1307, a legend was born when a Swiss farmer and skilled hunter named William Tell shot an apple off his son’s head with a crossbow.

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TV viewers are outraged when a tense football game is cut off to air Heidi - November 17th, 1968 Nov 17, 2021

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On this day in 1968, football fans got an unwelcome surprise when a televised game between the New York Jets and the Oakland Raiders was interrupted in its final minutes by a made-for-TV movie adaptation of Heidi.

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Paul McCartney releases "Wonderful Christmastime" - November 16th, 1979 Nov 16, 2021

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On this day in 1979, Paul McCartney released his quirky seasonal classic “Wonderful Christmastime.”

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A member of the Indiana Textbook Commission calls Robin Hood a communist - November 15th, 1953 Nov 15, 2021

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On this day in 1953, Ada White of the Indiana Textbook Commission alleged that textbook writers were presenting the story of Robin Hood in a pro-communist light.

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