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November 23, 1953: Felix Moncla and Robert Wilson Disappear Nov 23, 2019

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On this day in 1953, Air Force pilot Felix Moncla Jr. and his radar observer, Robert L. Wilson, disappeared on a routine mission over Lake Superior.

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November 22, 1718: Blackbeard Killed Nov 22, 2019

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On this day in 1718, Edward Teach, the infamous pirate known as Blackbeard, was killed off the coast of North Carolina during the Battle of Ocracoke.

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November 21, 1927: Columbine Mine Massacre Nov 21, 2019

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On this day in 1927, a group of coal miners on strike in the town of Serene, Colorado came head-to-head with state police—6 were killed. The incident became a rallying point for Labor Rights activists across the U.S.

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November 20, 1990: The Rostov Ripper Caught Nov 20, 2019

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On this day in 1990, Russian authorities arrested serial killer Andrei Chikatilo, better known as the Rostov Ripper.

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November 19, 2017: Charles Manson Dies Nov 19, 2019

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On this day in 2017, infamous cult leader Charles Manson dies of heart and respiratory failure due to colon cancer.

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November 18, 1978: The Jonestown Massacre Nov 18, 2019

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On this day in 1978, Jim Jones, the founder of the People’s Temple cult, led a little over 900 followers to drink poisoned Flavor-Aid in a mass suicide.

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November 17, 1894: H.H. Holmes Arrested Nov 17, 2019

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On this day in 1894, con artist and serial killer H.H. Holmes was arrested in Boston, Massachusetts.

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November 16, 1971: Carmen Colon Disappears Nov 16, 2019

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On this day in 1971, 10-year Carmen Colon disappeared in Rochester, New York. She was found dead two days later, setting off a string of alliterative killings known as the Alphabet Murders.

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November 15, 2002: Myra Hindley Dies Nov 15, 2019

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On this day in 2002, Myra Hindley, co-conspirator in the notorious Moors Murders, died in prison.

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November 14, 1966: The Mothman Sighted Nov 14, 2019

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On this day in 1966, the Mothman of Point Pleasant, West Virginia was sighted in the neighboring town of Salem by contractor Merle Partridge. Merle’s dog was never seen again.

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