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British-French commandos land in Egypt during Suez Crisis 70 years ago this hour (Nov 5 1956)
Video: 'The Other Side of Suez (BBC Documentary)' (Nov. 5, 1956, at 39:41)
(Monday, November 5, 1956, 10:20 a.m. Eastern European Time; during the Suez Crisis) — British and French paratroops landed in the Suez Canal Zone today as Britain and France opened their military intervention in Egypt, 24 hours ahead of a planned seaborne assault on Port Said. Continue reading British-French commandos land in Egypt during Suez Crisis 70 years ago this hour (Nov 5 1956)
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James Buchanan elected U.S. president, defeating John C. Frémont 170 years ago today (Nov 4 1856)
Video: 'Election Night 1856: James Buchanan Vs John Frémont Vs Millard Fillmore'
(Tuesday, November 4, 1856, during the 1856 United States presidential election) — Democratic former Secretary of State James Buchanan of Pennsylvania was elected President of the United States today over Republican former Senator John C. Fremont of California. Continue reading James Buchanan elected U.S. president, defeating John C. Frémont 170 years ago today (Nov 4 1856)
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1966 flood of the Arno kills 101 in Florence, Italy 60 years ago this hour (Nov 4 1966)
Video: 'Italy's Devastating Arno River Flood of 1966!'
(Friday, November 4, 1966, shortly after 9:00 p.m. CET) — A flash flood swept through the city of Florence, Italy, tonight and, exacerbated by the ancient city’s narrow streets, the water level rose to a maximum depth of 22 feet in the Santa Croce area. Continue reading 1966 flood of the Arno kills 101 in Florence, Italy 60 years ago this hour (Nov 4 1966)
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Paris Climate Accord takes effect in landmark global effort to fight warming 10 years ago today (Nov 4 2016)
Video: 'UN Chief calls for action as Paris Agreement enters into force'
(Friday, November 4, 2016) — The landmark Paris Agreement on climate change took effect today, putting into force the first global pact aimed at bringing nearly every nation together to combat global warming. Continue reading Paris Climate Accord takes effect in landmark global effort to fight warming 10 years ago today (Nov 4 2016)
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Jefferson Airplane records two songs that would define the Summer of Love 60 years ago today (Nov 3 1966)
Video: 'Somebody to Love'
(Thursday, November 3, 1966) — Jefferson Airplane recorded two new songs today that could help establish the San Francisco rock group as one of the leading voices of the psychedelic music scene. Continue reading Jefferson Airplane records two songs that would define the Summer of Love 60 years ago today (Nov 3 1966)
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Soviet tanks penetrate Budapest to crush Hungarian Revolution 70 years ago this hour (Nov 4 1956)
Video: '(04/11/1956) - Soviet Tanks choke Hungarian Revolution'
(Sunday, November 4, 1956, 3:00 a.m. Central European Time; during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956) — Soviet tanks penetrated Budapest along the Pest side of the Danube today to end the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 against the policies caused by the government’s subordination to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). Continue reading Soviet tanks penetrate Budapest to crush Hungarian Revolution 70 years ago this hour (Nov 4 1956)
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William McKinley elected U.S. president, decisively defeats William J. Bryan 130 years ago today (Nov 3 1896)
Video: 'Election Night 1896: William McKinley Vs William Jennings Bryan'
(Tuesday, November 3, 1896, during the 1896 presidential campaign) — Republican former Governor William McKinley of Ohio was elected President of the United States today over Democratic former Rep. William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska. Continue reading William McKinley elected U.S. president, decisively defeats William J. Bryan 130 years ago today (Nov 3 1896)
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U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt re-elected, buries Alf Landon in landslide 90 years ago today (Nov 3 1936)
Video: 'Election Night 1936: Franklin D. Roosevelt vs. Alf Landon | Full News Coverage'
(Tuesday, November 3, 1936, during the 1936 presidential campaign) — Democratic incumbent President Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York was re-elected today over Republican Governor Alf Landon of Kansas with the largest percentage of the popular vote in U.S. to this date. Continue reading U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt re-elected, buries Alf Landon in landslide 90 years ago today (Nov 3 1936)
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U.S. President Gerald Ford concedes election to Jimmy Carter 50 years ago this hour (Nov 3 1976)
Video: 'SYND 3 11 76 BETTY FORD CONCEDES VICTORY FOR FORD'
(Wednesday, November 3, 1976, 12:14 p.m. EST; during the 1976 United States presidential election) — U.S. President Gerald Ford, accepting his first political defeat, conceded victory to Democrat Jimmy Carter without reservation today and offered “my complete and wholehearted support” in the transition to a new national leadership. Continue reading U.S. President Gerald Ford concedes election to Jimmy Carter 50 years ago this hour (Nov 3 1976)
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‘Love Me Tender’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Nov 3 1956)
(Saturday, November 3, 1956) — “Love Me Tender” by Elvis Presley peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores and Most Played by Jockeys charts for five consecutive weeks (November 3/10/17/24, Dec. 1, 1956). Continue reading ‘Love Me Tender’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Nov 3 1956)
