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November 27, 1970: Pope Paul VI Attacked Nov 27, 2020

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It was the first modern papal assassination attempt: A Bolivian painter disguised as a priest attacked the pope while he was visiting the Philippines.

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November 26, 1975: “Squeaky” Fromme Found Guilty Nov 26, 2020

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One of the most committed members of the Manson Family tried to assassinate President Gerald Ford.

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November 25, 1986: Iran-Contra Scandal Revealed Nov 25, 2020

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President Reagan stunned reporters — and the world — at a press briefing weeks after a Lebanese magazine reported the U.S. had sold weapons to Iran. Guest hosted by Molly Brandenburg of Unexplained Mysteries, a Spotify Original from Parcast.

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November 24, 1946: Serial Killer Ted Bundy Is Born Nov 24, 2020

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The notorious murderer, who grew up believing his mother was his sister, displayed a penchant for violence from a young age.

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November 23, 1985: EgyptAir Hijacking Nov 23, 2020

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One of the deadliest airliner attacks in history began when gunmen hijacked EgyptAir Flight 648 en route to Cairo.

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November 22, 2019: William Hargrove Found Guilty Nov 22, 2020

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A dramatic love triangle ends in murder, and an Oregon man named William Hargrove is convicted for killing his 27-year-old Russian fiancée.

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November 21, 1987: Oakdale Prison Siege Nov 21, 2020

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After news broke that Cuban inmates were subject to new deportation orders, detainees at a federal prison in Louisiana united in an attempt to overtake the prison.

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November 20, 1945: Nuremberg Trials Begin Nov 20, 2020

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Nearly two dozen Nazis went on trial in Nuremberg, Germany to answer for atrocities committed during World War II.

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November 19, 1998: Clinton’s Impeachment Inquiry Nov 19, 2020

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President Bill Clinton was charged with lying under oath and obstruction of justice. This day marked the first of several hearings that resulted in the president’s impeachment.

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November 18, 1978: Jonestown Massacre Nov 18, 2020

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Cult leader Jim Jones ordered the mass murder-suicide of hundreds of his followers. Guest hosted by Wenndy Mackenzie from Solved Murders, a Spotify Original from Parcast.

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