North Dakota became the 39th state, November 2, 1889.
Otto I born November 23, 912. German king (936-73), Holy Roman emperor (962-73).
Velvet Revolution, which saw the overthrow of the Communist government in Czechoslovakia, began November 16, 1989.
Edmund Fitzgerald, ore-hauling ship, sank in Lake Superior, November 10, 1975.
Mickey Mouse’s Birthday, November 18, 1928.
Benjamin Franklin wrote in a letter to a friend, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” November 13, 1789.
Edsel’s demise was announced by the Ford Motor Company, November 19, 1959.
Robert Louis Stevenson, Scottish author whose tales include Treasure Island, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, born November 13, 1850.
-Julie
3 Comments
November 2, 2009 at 11:42 am
I once found an old toy boat, sharpied “Edmund Fitzgerald” on the side, and promptly sank it in our pool. My parents were confused.
- Amy
November 3, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Amy, were you dressed like Gordon Lightfoot, or no?
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November 3, 2009 at 1:33 pm
i don’t think gordon lightfoot ever wore a bikini from old navy. or at least, i hope not.
- amy