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1775 – The USS Alfred becomes the first vessel to fly the Grand Union Flag (the precursor to the Stars […]

1969 – The U.S. government held its first draft lottery since World War II in 1942. The Selective Service System

1810 – Oliver Fisher Winchester, rifle maker, was born. Winchester began his career as a clothing manufacturer. He opened a

The wartime rationing regulations cut the amount of available coffee to just about half of what people had been used

Beloved pioneer TV kids’ show host, Buffalo Bob Smith was the co-creator and host of TV’s Howdy Doody (1954) for

1789 – George Washington proclaimed this a National Thanksgiving Day in honor of the new Constitution. He made it clear

26 November 1978 10 die as fire erupts at Holiday Inn in Greece, NY. Arson suspected. rochestermilitary.com

Planet of the Apes November 25, 3978 The astronauts land on a mysterious planet ruled by apes – The calendar

First Practical Barbed Wire November 24, 1874 Joseph Glidden patents his barbed wire. His barbed wire changed ranching and made

Henry Burden (April 22, 1791 – January 19, 1871) was an engineer and businessman who built an industrial complex in