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ON THIS DAY: Pink Floyd releases “The Wall” (1979)

On 30 November 1979, British progressive rock band Pink Floyd released their iconic double album The Wall. A concept album exploring themes of isolation,...

ON THIS DAY: Friedrich Engels is born (1820)

On 28 November 1820, Friedrich Engels, one of the most influential philosophers and social scientists of the 19th century, was born in Barmen, Prussia...

ON THIS DAY: Alfred Nobel establishes the Nobel Prizes (1895)

On 27 November 1895, Alfred Nobel, the Swedish chemist, engineer, and inventor, signed his final will in Paris, forever changing the world’s recognition of...

ON THIS DAY: Assassination of Harvey Milk and George Moscone (1978)

On 27 November 1978, tragedy struck San Francisco as Mayor George Moscone and City Supervisor Harvey Milk were assassinated inside City Hall. The gunman...

ON THIS DAY: Premiere of Casablanca (1942)

On 26 November 1942, Casablanca, one of the most iconic films in history, premiered at the Hollywood Theatre in New York City. Starring Humphrey...

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