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CNN strikes prediction data partnership with Kalshi - Axios

Americans are following the news less closely than they used to - Pew Research Center

The Oregonian marks 175 years as the West’s longest-running newspaper - The Oregonian

The generosity of local news shines during the holidays and all year long - E&P Magazine

Building news in San Francisco’s Tenderloin through a print-first, community-owned newsroom - E&P 

Important Events From This day in History December 3rd

   

1984 India - - Bhopal Chemical Accident

Thousands of people die from the effects of toxic gases which leaked from Bhopal Union Carbide Factory near the central Indian city of Bhopal. The leak also caused injuries to nearly 250,000 more with over 10,000 have since died from toxic gas related diseases. The cause of the leaks was traced to most of the safety systems not working and the deaths and injuries were caused by exposure to the highly toxic gasses.

1967 South Africa - - First Heart Transplant

Surgeons at the Groote Shuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa, led by Dr. Christiaan Barnard, perform the first human heart transplant. Find More What happened in 1967

1900 South Africa - - The Boer War

The Boer War in South Africa was dominating the news of the day and the British had 400 soldiers captured. One British official said, "Undoubtedly the situation is serious. It resembles in many ways America's trouble with the Filipinos. We cannot expect to crush the opposition for some time."

1921 U.S.A. - - A Warless World

All over the United States members of the United Societies for Christian Endeavour were advocating a war-less world. They circulated petitions to send to President Harding so he could influence members of the disarmament meeting that was being held in Washington.

1933 France - - Gold Goes Missing

France's loss of gold was 1,160,000,000 francs or $57,200,000 in the space of a short time and its economy was based on it. Although it was not completely certain where all the gold went, some of it ended up in Britain, Holland, Switzerland, and private French citizens accounts. All the worry about gold diminished its price on the London open market.

1943 Hungary - - Concentration Camps

In Budapest more than 2,000 citizens in cafes and restaurants were arrested allegedly to "combat a wave of defeatism" a Turkish report said. Those captured were held on trumped up charges of spreading lies about what was happening in Africa and Russia. Some prisoners were released, but most went to concentration camps.

1944 Greece - - Civil War

Following the liberation of Greece by British forces from German forces a civil war breaks out in Athens as communist guerrillas battle democratic forces for control of a liberated Greece.

1957 Algeria - - Independence

France was struggling to hold Algeria and it was costing the French government $2,380,000 a day. The issue of Algerian independence was a contentious one and was debated constantly. Premier Maurice Bourges-Maunory's government fell because it was against Algeria's autonomy.

1964 U.S.A. - - Students Arrested

Police arrested some 800 students at the University of California at Berkeley, one day after the students stormed the administration building and staged a massive sit-in.

1965 U.S.A. - - Ku Klux Klansmen Convicted of Murder

An all-white jury in the southern US state of Alabama has convicted three Ku Klux Klansmen over the murder of white civil rights activist Viola Liuzzo.

1967 U.S.A. - - 20th Century Limited

The express passenger train "20th Century Limited" ends over 60 years of service when it takes its last run from New York City to Chicago.

1971 India / Pakistan - - War

Border battles between India and Pakistan erupt into full-scale war when jets from West Pakistan attack at least four Indian airports.

1974 England - - Economic Crisis

In the midst of a terrible economic crisis, the Labor government of Britain was going to slash defense budgets by $464 million initially and then up to $1.74 billion by 1980. The areas most affected would be east of the Suez.

1979 U.S.A. - - Who Concert

Eleven Who fans are killed and dozens are injured in a crush of people trying to get into the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati, Ohio. when thousands of fans (with first-come, first-served festival seating tickets) rush towards the locked doors when they mistook the sound check for the concert having started.

1986 China - - MBA Courses

After President Reagan's historic visit to China in 1984, an MBA course was sponsored by both Chinese and American governments. Thirty-nine Chinese students were to be become "experts in capitalism" and U.S. businesses were partnering with them. Chairman Deng Xiaoping was moving China further down the road to capitalism and industrialization.

1988 U.K. - - Salmonella in Eggs

Health minister Edwina Currie declares during a television interview "Most of the egg production in this country, sadly, is now affected with salmonella," . This caused a major storm with many calling for her resignation.

1989 Malta - - Summit Ends Cold War

The leaders of the two world superpowers, the US President George Bush and Soviet leader, Mikhail Gorbachev declare an end to the Cold War ( The Malta summit is regarded as the official end of the Cold War ).

1992 U.K. - - Manchester Bombing

Two bombs planted by the IRA explode in the centre of Manchester injuring 65 people, A telephone warning of other devices force police to evacuate the whole of the city centre causing widespread disruption.

1996 Japan - - US Soldiers

After three American soldiers sexually assaulted and kidnapped a young Okinawan girl in 1995, military changes were promised by the U.S. . One of the changes was to relocate the heliport from Futenma on Okinawa to Camp Schwah.

1997 Canada - - Anti-personnel Landmine Treaty

121 countries sign the treaty prohibiting manufacture and deployment of anti-personnel land mines in Ottawa, but the big three refuse to sign the treaty, the United States, People's Republic of China, and Russia.

1999 Space - - Mars Polar Lander

NASA loses contact with Mars Polar Lander shortly before it's planned atmospheric entry, the failure of the mission was blamed on a software error.

2002 U.S.A. - - Priests Abuse Uncovered

Thousands of personnel files released under a court order showed that the Archdiocese of Boston went to great lengths to hide priests accused of abuse, including clergy who allegedly snorted cocaine and had sex with girls aspiring to be nuns.

2006 Iran - - Missile Testing

Iran made a show of strength by testing missiles some of which could reach Israel. The tests occurred after an American-led warship did military exercises in the Persian Gulf. Iran and the West continue to be in conflict over Iran's nuclear power program.

2006 Chile - - Augusto Pinochet in Hospital

Chile's former leader, Augusto Pinochet, is reported as being in a serious condition after his heart attack. He is currently in a military hospital in Santiago, and recovering from the operation he had. He had been put under house arrest a few days before the heart attack. Medical staff have reported that he will be needing a ‘second intervention.

2007 Bali - - Climate Summit

Participants in the U.N. climate summit are discussing how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions after the Kyoto Protocol's targets expire. Talks will center on whether a further set of targets is needed. This is the first such meeting since the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (I.P.C.C.) warned that evidence for global warming was 'unequivocal.' The two- week gathering in Bali, Indonesia, will also be debating on how to help poorer nations cope in a warming world.

2007 U.S.A. - - National Intelligence Estimate on Iranian Development of Nuclear Weapons Published

The National Intelligence Estimate (N.I.E.) has judged with a high degree of confidence that Iran halted its nuclear weapons program in 2003. It does, however, assess that Tehran is keeping the option to develop nuclear weapons open. There is confidence that the halt, and Tehran's announcement of its decision to suspend its declared uranium enrichment program, as well as sign an Additional Protocol to its Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Safeguards Agreement, was made in response to the increasing international scrutiny and pressure on its previously undeclared nuclear work. Iran has welcomed the N.I.E. report that suggests that its government is not trying to develop nuclear weapons at this time.

2008 U.S.A. - - Congresswoman hangs up on Obama

U.S. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen assumed that she was being hoaxed when a man who purported to be Barack Obama called her. She hung up on him. The man was the President-elect, and it took him two further calls before Ms Ros- Lehtinen was convinced that the call was genuine.

2011 Burma - - Burmese President Signs Law to Allow Protests

President Thein Sein of Burma has signed a law that would allow peaceful demonstrations to take place in the country for the first time. The new law would allow people to protest as long as they asked for approval at least five days prior to the scheduled protest. The law is seen as a step forward towards democracy after the military handed over power to a civilian government earlier in 2011.

2011 United States - - Herman Cain Announces Suspension of Presidential Campaign

Republican hopeful for the US presidency, Herman Cain, announced that he was suspending his campaign after facing increased pressure on himself and his family after allegations of sexual harassment and affairs marred his campaign.

2011 Slovenia - - Pahor Wins Slovenia Presidency

Former Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor won the country's presidential election with sixty-seven percent of the vote against the incumbent in a run-off election.

2013 U.S.A. - - Plastic Gun Ban Slovenia Presidency

A law that banned plastic guns that were undetectable in metal detectors was set to expire by the end of the year unless the US Congress passed it again. The US House passed it on November 3rd and the US Senate passed it on December 10th. The law requires all plastic guns to have at least one metal part that cannot be removed in the firing mechanism. Gun control advocates were hoping to expand the law.

Today in Labor History December 3, 2025

 

Brotherhood of Timber workers

Textile strikers win 10-hour day, Fall River, Mass. - 1866

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passes an ordinance setting an eight-hour workday for all city employees - 1867

IWW union Brotherhood of Timber Workers organized - 1910

Canada’s Quebec Bridge, spanning the St. Lawrence River, opened to traffic on this day after the deaths of 89 construction workers in the course of the job. A flawed design was blamed for a 1907 collapse that killed 75; another 13 died in 1916 when a hoisting device failed as the central span was being lifted - 1919

General strike begins in Oakland, Calif., started by female department store clerks - 1946

The express passenger train "20th Century Limited" ends over 60 years of service when it takes its last run from New York City to Chicago - 1967

5,000 union construction workers in Oahu, Hawaii march to City Hall in protest of a proposed construction moratorium by the City Council - 1976

Arrests began today in Middleton, NJ of teachers striking in violation of a no-strike law. Ultimately 228 educators were jailed for up to seven days before they were released following the Middleton Township Education Association's agreement to take the dispute to mediation - 2001

Lumber workers in Western Louisiana formed Brotherhood of Timber Workers Union. A response to a decade or more of mistreatment and abuse by employers - the 'Lumber Barons.'

"These labor disorders led to the formation in 1906 of the Southern Lumber Operators' Association, whose primary concern was to prevent organized labor from gaining any foothold in area lumber mills." - from http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/ocbbb
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"Everywhere, except in the Lake Charles district of Louisiana, where the I. W. W.'s influence has already begun to make itself felt, the workers took the promise of the Trust that, if they would return to work and not form a labor union, the Trust pledged its "word of honor" to restore the old wages and hours just as soon as "prosperity" came back." - from http://www.workerseducation.org/crutch/pamphlets/lumber/ch010.html

"The movement spread quickly across Eastern Texas and Western Louisiana in response to a decade of substandard living conditions, regimented lives, and a lack of job security." - from http://cenlamar.com/2007/05/09/the-historic-tale-of-the-brotherhood-of-timber-workers/

Important Events From This day in History December 2

  

1969 U.S.A. - - Boeing 747

The Boeing 747 ( Often Known as Jumbo Jet ) a long-haul, wide body commercial airliner receives its FAA airworthiness certificate paving the way for its introduction into commercial service in 1970.

1942 U.S.A. - - First Nuclear Demonstration

A self sustaining nuclear chain reaction was demonstrated for the first time at a racquet court below the bleachers of Stagg Field at the University of Chicago.

1939 U.S.A. - - LaGuardia Airport

New York's LaGuardia Airport (dedicated as New York Municipal Airport) located on the waterfront of Flushing Bay is opened and from the beginning proved popular with major US Airlines including Pan American Airways, American. United, Eastern Air Lines and Transcontinental & Western Air.

1907 Canada - - Immigrant Workers

Toronto faced a throng of immigrant workers who faced poverty and starvation unless employment could be found for them. The worst off were 300 people from Bulgaria who were in danger of perishing in a matter of days. Advertisements had brought a large group of immigrants over from Europe to work on railways and in construction, but they were laid off until spring.

1927 Hawaii - - Sacred Stone Pilgrimage

Near Honolulu the faithful have been making pilgrimages to a sacred stone called the Wahiawa, which natives claim has healing powers. The site has attracted crowds of sick people and on the previous Sunday 1,200 visitors came to the site. Twenty miles out of Honolulu, the holy monolith is devotedly hung with garlands and it is rumored that bad luck follows those who scoff.

1930 U.S.A. - - Unemployment

President Herbert Hoover goes before Congress to make a plea for a $150 million public works program to work on various construction projects and help to put America back to work.

1932 Germany - - Economy

Germany's economy had not rallied despite the government's cut backs and 20 million Germans were at the point of starvation. Begging was common place, there was nation-wide unemployment, and industries were failing.

1943 U.S.A. - - Food Rationing

In early 1943 rationing of food was to take place starting with meat and then including canned foods. Each household was limited to 48 points in a ration book. Rationing had been in effect in England for a year before it took place in America.

1947 Palestine - - Jerusalem Riots

Following the vote by the United nations to create two states, one Jewish and one Arab in Palestine (1947 UN Partition Plan), riots break out in Jerusalem when the Arab Higher Committee declare a three-day strike and public protest against the United nations ruling.

1954 U.S.A. - - Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy

The US Senate votes to condemn Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy, R Wis., for "conduct that tends to bring the Senate into dishonor and disrepute."

1954 Cuba - - Cuban Revolution

The yacht Granma arrives on the shores of Cuba after travelling from Mexico where Fidel Castro, Che Guevara and 80 other members of the Cuban Revolution movement disembark to begin the Cuban Revolution.

1957 Japan - - US Restrictions On Imports

Aiichiro Fujiyama, foreign minister of Japan, strenuously protested American restrictions on Japanese exports to the United States. He asserted that Japan was the biggest importer of American goods and limiting Japan's exports was "a matter of life or death" for his country.

1959 France - - Dam Collapses

The Malpasset Dam in France collapses resulting in a flood that devastates Frejus and leaves over 400 dead.

1961 Cuba - - Fidel Castro

On a national radio broadcast in Cuba Fidel Castro declares that he was a Marxist-Leninist and that Cuba was to adopt Communism.

1964 U.S.A. - - Student Protesters

Students storm the administration building (Sproul Hall) on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley which protesters took over in a massive sit-in as part of the Free Speech Movement (FSM).

1967 U.K. - - Foot and Mouth

The rate of slaughter for animals affected by the Foot and mouth disease continues to increase with 134,000 animals slaughtered in the latest epidemic of foot-and-mouth disease.

1967 Egypt - - Israeli Planes Shot Down

Egyptian anti-aircraft armaments shot down two Israeli planes near Suez City. This was the first skirmish between Egypt and Israel since Israel demolished Egypt's oil refineries.

1970 U.S.A. - - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed by President Richard Nixon to protect human health and with safeguarding the natural environment: air, water, and land begins operation. Among other things they do are to provide and monitor the EPA fuel economy test manufacturers use to advertise the gas mileage of their vehicles.

1971 United Arab Emirates - - UAE Formed

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is formed as a federation from the seven emirates of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain becoming one united country, which has evolved into a modern, high-income nation.

1974 England - - Birmingham Pub Bombing

Suspected IRA Terrorists plant bombs in two central Birmingham pubs, killing 19 people and injuring over 180.

1976 Cuba - - Fidel Castro

Fidel Castro becomes the President of Cuba who is the chief executive of the Council of State of Cuba.

1979 Pakistan - - US Embassy

A mob in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, has burned the US Embassy to the ground, killing a US marine.

1982 U.S.A. - - First Artificial Heart

Doctors at the University of Utah Medical Center performed the first implant of a permanent artificial heart in Barney Clark the artificial heart used was designed by Robert Jarvik The Jarvik-7. Barney Clark lived 112 days with the device.

1985 Switzerland - - US / USSR Meeting

After a meeting in Geneva, Switzerland United States President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev end of their two-day meeting in Switzerland announcing the Geneva Accord, which commits the two countries to speeding up arms talks, working towards the abolition of chemical weapons and a new commitment to human rights.

1988 Soviet Union - - School Bus Hijack

A bus full of school children and teachers was hijacked in southern Russia. The two armed men demanded to have an airplane at their disposal. It wasn't clear what the men were armed with, however, to protect the children Russian officials gave them an Ilyushin-76 to fly to Israel in.

Today in Labor History December 2nd, 2025

 A Chicago "slugger," paid $50 by labor unions for every scab he "discouraged," described his job in an interview: "Oh, there ain't nothing to it. I gets my fifty, then I goes out and finds the guy they wanna have slugged, then I gives it to ‘im" - 1911

The U.S. Senate votes 65-22 to condemn Sen. Joseph McCarthy (R-Wisc.) for “conduct that tends to bring the Senate into dishonor and disrepute.” McCarthy was a rabid anti-Communist who falsely accused thousands of Americans, mostly people who supported labor, civil rights and other progressive causes, of being traitors - 1954

(A People’s History of the United States: 1492-Present: McCarthy’s attack on progressive citizens is just one of many eye-openers revealed in Zinn’s book. If your last serious read of American history was in high school—or even in a standard college course—you’ll want to read this amazing account of America as seen through the eyes of its working people, women and minorities.)

Court documents filed in Boston say Walmart Stores Inc. has agreed to pay $40 million to 87,500 Massachusetts employees who claimed the retailer denied them rest and meal breaks, manipulated time cards and refused to pay overtime - 2009

 Visiting the Philippines

A global perspective on what news publishers must do next - E&P Reports

Jigsaw printer installs Roland flatbed to tackle Christmas rush - Print Week

What do emerging journalists (really) think of the news industry? - Journalism UK

Observer launches first paywall and ditches Guardian-era masthead - Press Gazette

Consumer Reports revives a 1940s-era newsletter for cash-strapped Americans on Substack - NL

Important Events From This day in History November 29

   

1963 U.S.A. Warren Commission

1963 : The Warren Commission led by the Chief Justice of the United States Earl Warren. is established to investigate the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. It took 10 months to complete the findings which concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the killing of President John F. Kennedy.

1956 England -- Petrol Rationing

As a result of the Suez crisis, oil is not getting through from the middle east and petrol rationing is to be introduced in Britain from next month, and is expected to last for four months, and will be controlled through books of coupons.

Normal car users will be allowed enough petrol for 200 miles per month while business travellers will be allowed an additional 100 miles per month. Additional petrol allowance will be allowed for farmers, doctors, midwives and disabled drivers. Almost instantly drivers queued up at local garages before the rationing came in causing even more panic buying and as a result of shortages of supply petrol increased to six shillings a gallon ( 30p ).

1803 U.S.A. -- The Louisiana Purchase

Louisiana which was much larger than just Louisiana and included all of present-day Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, plus part of what are now Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado and Louisiana. It was bought from France in 1803 for a total cost of 15 million dollars

1929 U.S.A. -- South Pole

1929 : American newspapers have announced that Commander Richard Byrd safely flew across the South Pole.

1935 France -- England / France Alliance

1935 : It was evident by this time that Great Britain had joined France in defense against Italy-given Italy were to attack. This determination included a warning sent by Premier Laval of France to the Italian Ambassador Vittoria Cerruti while he was in Paris. The warning stated that any unproved attack on France by Italy would be grounds for oil embargo. This condition was placed on Italy during the same time other agreements and negotiations were being made.

1944 France -- New York Giants

The first Baseball tour group arrived in Paris, France. They were involved in the European War Theatre. This group was made up of New York Giants Manager Mel Ott, Pittsburge Pirates Manager Bucky Walters, and Cincinnati Pitcher Dutch Leonard. Roy Stockton, the man who was sports writer for the St. Louis Post Dispatch was also present.

1947 Israel -- Creation of The State Of Israel

The United Nations votes in favor of partitioning the British controlled Palestine and to allow the creation of an Independent Jewish State of Israel. Arab countries all voted against the creation of Israel and 60 years later the area is still in turmoil.

1948 Australia -- Holden Cars

1948 : An all new Australian car is manufactured in Australia by General Motors Holden Automotive. The car is known as the Holden FX and Holden cars are still manufactured in Australia today.

1953 Indonesia -- Communist

1953 : An uprising occurred in Indonesia among the anti-Communists after Communist leader Ho Chi Minh requested an armistice negotiation. Numerous opposers of communism demanded that Indonesia end relations with France. Chi Minh’s agenda was briefly accounted for in Expressen, dated this day.

1960 U.S.A. -- Spies

Dr. Robert Soble, the brother of convicted spy Jack Soble, did not put up a fight against the FBI when arrested. These two brothers had been charged of being involved in two different Soviet spy rings. Dr. Soble was facing the possibility of the death penalty if found guilty. His brother Jack was sentenced to seven years in prison.

1963 Canada -- Plane Crash

A Trans-Canada Airlines DC8 crashes into a field, shortly after take off from Montreal's international airport killing all passengers and crew on impact ( 118 ), the crash is one of the worst air disasters in Canadian history.

1963 UK -- The Beatles "I Want to Hold Your Hand,"

The Beatles release "I Want to Hold Your Hand," which knocked the other Beatles hit ( "She Loves You" ) off the number one slot giving The Beatles the Number One and Number Two on the UK Charts

1973 Middle East -- Negotiations Go Bad

An Egyptian representative walked away from the negotiation table during peace and cease-fire talks. The plan was for Israel and Egypt to soon reach a consensus regarding the terms of cease-fire in the Suez Canal area. Effort was being made the next day to convince Egypt to return for further discussion. It took quite awhile to develop terms that both sides would agree on. In fact, delay of the signing of the Middle East Peace Plan was in part because of these failed negotiations.

1973 U.S.A. -- Chrysler Closes Plants

1973 : Chrysler joins other US car makers in closing a number of plants affecting 38,000 workers and announced it was changing the focus to manufacturing smaller more efficient cars to combat the Japanese imports. General Motors had made similar cuts 1 week before.

1983 U.S.A. -- Dog Barks To Much

A mixed-breed dog was put on trial for barking too much. Effort was made to drop the charges, and to try to keep the dog quiet. Nevertheless, the day of execution came, and the dog’s life was taken.

1991 U.S.A. -- Interstate Dust Storm Car Crashes

A dust storm on Interstate 5 causes a series of accidents involving more than 100 cars and 17 people are killed in the accidents.

2003 UK -- Northern Ireland

It was known by this date of the possibility that the Northern Ireland Assembly election would be re-run. The reason for this “do over” election was out of fear that the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) would dominate.

2006 United States -- Leaked Iraq Memo

2006 : A leaked memo which raises doubts about how well the Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki will be able to the control the country's sectarian violence has been published in the US. The New York Times says that the memo was sent by one of George Bush's national security advisers to top US officials. It suggests that the White House take extra steps to strengthen Malaki's hand.

Today in Labor History November 29th, 2025

 

Clerks, teamsters and building service workers at Boston Stores in Milwaukee strike at the beginning of the Christmas rush. The strike won widespread support -- at one point 10,000 pickets jammed the sidewalks around the main store -- but ultimately was lost. Workers returned to the job in mid-January with a small pay raise and no union recognition - 1934

The SS Daniel J. Morrell, a 603-foot freighter, breaks in two during a strong storm on Lake Huron. Twenty-eight of its 29 crewmen died; survivor Dennis Hale was found the next day, near frozen and floating in a life raft with the bodies of three of his crew mates. He had survived for nearly 40 hours in frigid temperatures wearing only a pair of boxer shorts, a life jacket, and a pea coat - 1966

National Labor Relations Board rules that medical interns can unionize and negotiate wages and hours - 1999

More than 1000 workers at 'Boston Stores' in Milwaukee went on strike at the beginning of the Christmas rush. Slowly the strike built widespread support with as many as 10,000 pickets on sidewalks during one weekend gathering. Surviving the sales season however, the company outlasted the union and resolved in January - without Union recognition!

"Their vigorous picketing utterly ruined the store's Christmas trade. Its officials admitted a drop of 30 per cent in sales from the same period of last year-this at a time when other Milwaukee stores were piling up huge increases over last year." - from http://newdeal.feri.org/nation/na3449.htm

"The strike is a united effort of three unions, including clerks, teamsters & building-service employees." - https://www.facebook.com/notes/working-class-heroes/the-daily-bleed-httpwwweskimocomrecallbleed1129htm/193639120722371

Important Events From This day in History November 27

   

1944 World War II -- Tokyo Bombing

1944 : Once again Tokyo had been hit with B-29 bombers. Enemy camps in Thailand also had been hit as well. Numerous Japanese vessels such as a heavy cruiser, planes, and other ships were destroyed.

1924 U.S.A. -- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

New York City's Macy's department store held its first Thanksgiving Day parade down a two-mile stretch of Broadway from Central Park West to Herald Square .

1910 U.S.A. -- Penn Station

Penn Station opens in New York .

1925 Turkey -- Disputed Land

1925: The Turkish council of ministers refused to be involved in the compulsory arbitration by way of the League of Nations, concerning the Mosul Territory. This is a piece of land that was heavily disputed by Great Britain and Turkey.

1934 U.S.A. -- Baby Face Nelson

Baby Face Nelson wanted after shoot out with federal agents in Illinois. Melvin Purvis, head of the Chicago Bureau of the Department of Justice told his men, "Get 'Baby Face' Nelson - dead or alive."

1935 Italy -- Sanctions

Concern about Italian oil and coal embargo mounted. It was expected that "forceful resistance" would be carried out if this was the case. The League of Nations was possibly one of the organizations involved in sanctions against Italy at this time. Part of the reason for this undertaking against Italy was to "punish" this nation for invading Ethiopia. Great Britain was appealing to the League of Nations for help regarding this action.

1942 World War II -- French Fleet Scuttled

1942 : French Admiral Jean de Laborde scuttles the French fleet anchored in Toulon harbor, off the southern coast of France, in order to keep it out of German hands.

1953 Europe -- Unification

The two-week debate regarding the unification of Europe was expected to end. An assembly was planning on voting on issues such as the re-arming of West Germany. It was possible also at this time that it would be agreed upon that President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Churchill would be attending the December 4th conference. The newly-elected Premier Joseph Laniel expected to be there as well.

1961 Somalia -- Flooding

1961 : Somalia has suffered wide spread flooding after the two main rivers, the Shabelle and the Juba, broke their banks and merged in a vast flood plain. The Prime Minister of Somalia has requested help as the extent of the disaster is far beyond the resources of the Somali government and people. Britain and the United States are flying in Famine relief and medical teams to fight the malaria, typhoid, dysentery and rheumatic fever for the estimated 300,000 who are already homeless. Most of the local food crops have been destroyed, and roads and airstrips are under water, making the task of moving food and medical supplies almost impossible.

1964 Congo -- Church

1964 : At least 28 more bodies were found inside a church. Among the bodies found, it was reported that some of the lives lost were those of priests and nuns. (Possibly even most of the bodies found were clergy members or helpers.)

1967 France -- Charles de Gaulle

The French President, Charles de Gaulle, has said he will veto Britain's application to join the Common Market.

1973 U.S.A. -- Gerald R. Ford

The US Senate approved Gerald R. Ford as the nation's 40th vice president, following the resignation of Spiro T. Agnew after pleading guilty to income tax evasion.

1975 United Kingdom -- Scotland / Wales Self Rule

1975: The government of Britain decided to grant partial self-rule to both Scotland and Wales. However, Scotland was not going to allow any action to be used to undermine the unity of Britain. For instance, Scotland would not be awarded huge oil deposits, as that would cause too much disruption.

1975 United Kingdom -- Guinness Book of Records

Guinness Book of Records co-founder and editor Ross McWhirter is shot dead outside his North London home. Police believe it may have been an IRA hit as Mr. McWhirter had offered a reward of £50,000 for information leading to the arrest of IRA bombers.

1978 U.S.A. -- San Francisco Mayor George Moscone

Dan White a former employee murders San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and City Supervisor Harvey Milk when he guns them down in City Hall.

1983 Italy -- Missile Deployment

1983 : Missile shipments arrived in Italy. According to the Italian Defense Ministry, these military weapons were scheduled to be strategically placed very soon. Surprisingly to certain groups, anti-war forces had not yet demonstrated in reaction to this missile deployment.

1983 Spain -- Plane Crash

A Boeing 747 jumbo jet traveling from Paris to Madrid crashed today about five miles east of Madrid's Barajas Airport.

1990 UK -- John Major

1990 : John Major is chosen by the Conservative party to succeed Margaret Thatcher as Prime Minister.

Today in Labor History November 27th

Some 1,200 workers sit down at Midland Steel, forcing recognition of the United Auto Workers, Detroit - 1936

The pro-labor musical revue, “Pins & Needles,” opens on Broadway with a cast of Int’l Ladies Garment Workers Union members. The show ran on Friday and Saturday nights only, because of the cast’s regular jobs. It ran for 1,108 performances before closing - 1937

 

Wednesday Morning in the Blogosphere

 

How publishers can thrive in the creator economy - Journalism UK

The deepfake dilemma: When you can’t trust your eyes - E&P Magazine

Another WA legislative push to support local news - Seattle Times Free Press

Over two-thirds of emerging journalists say industry needs reinvention - Tickaroo

Training journalists and engaging communities on press freedom - E&P Magazine

Adams acquiring Cedar Rapids Gazette and 11 community newspaper titles - Adams MultiMedia

Important Events From This day in History November 26th

   

1922 Egypt -- King Tut's Tomb

Sunday, 1922 : The British Lord Carnarvon and the archaeologist Howard Carter enter King Tut's tomb which had been buried by the sands of the Egyptian desert for thousands of years before its discovery by Carter a few days before, He had waited until his partner Lord Carnarvon could fly from England to enter. Many believe to this day that King Tut's tomb is the greatest archaeological discovery of our time as it had not been discovered earlier as many tombs has and plundered of it's fantastic treasures. Both of these great men died within 7 months of entering the Tomb which helped to perpetuate the myth of the ( Mummy's Curse ) .

1942 U.S.A. -- "Casablanca"

"Casablanca," set in the Vichy-controlled Moroccan city of Casablanca during World War II, starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, has its world premiere at the Hollywood Theater in New York. The movie goes on general release in January the following year. The film was nominated for eight Oscars and wins 3 Oscars including Best Picture.

1977 UK -- TV Take Over By The Ashtar Command

1977 : 'Vrillon', claiming to be the representative of the 'Ashtar Galactic Command', hijacked The ITN Nightly News at ITV Southern Television for six minutes.

1925 France -- Political Unrest

This was the fifth day of the most recent French ministerial crisis. Minister Painleve had resigned on the Sunday prior to this date. This caused great unrest within the French cabinet, and rumor had it that there would be an overthrow (coup d'etat).

1935 China -- Self-governing North China

1935 : A program was in the formation process. The central government of China located in Nanking made plans to initiate an inspection of the Self-governing North China. Hot topics on the discussion table during this meeting included proposal of the creation of a Peiping branch of central government. In conjunction with this measure, the abolition of a military council was advocated, along with the establishment of a military affairs commission.

1941 U.S.A. -- Thanksgiving Day Established

President Franklin D Roosevelt signs a bill that establishes the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day .

1942 U.S.A. -- Nationwide Gasoline Rationing

President Roosevelt orders nationwide gasoline rationing to begin on December 1st, prior to this gas rationing only existed in a few US states.

1944 U.S.A. -- War Fund Drive

A war fund drive was held in order to fund the release of American war prisoners held in enemy camps. Funds raised by the National War Fund organization would be used to support various foreign relief agencies as well as and the USO. An announcement dated today made mention of the drive to be held on December 11.

1950 Korea -- Counter Attack

1950 : The Chinese army counter attack into Korea driving 16 miles behind the U.N. lines .

1953 U.S.A. -- Referendum

The date of a scheduled peanuts and cotton crop equality referendum was announced. This particular vote was expected to take place on December 11th, in various U.S. communities. Eligible voters included both peanut (at least one acre) and cotton farmers.

1953 UK -- Commercial Television

The drive for commercial TV stations to provide competition to the current Government funded BBC monopoly moved one stage further when the House of Lords approved plans as outlined in the Conservative Governments White Paper on the future of television. After a number of bills and setting up of the Independent Television Authority the first commercial TV station service ( London ITV ) begins on 22 September 1955

1960 Vatican -- Archbishop Proirier

Archbishop Proirier from Haiti was deported recently. Sympathy was offered by the Roman Catholic Church in Vatican City. Poirier had pleaded innocent to all charges

1968 UK -- Race Relations Act

1968 : A new wide ranging race relations act comes into force, making it illegal to refuse housing, employment or public services to people because of their ethnic background.

1973 Libya -- Hijack

A Dutch jumbo Boeing 747 jet that had been hijacked landed safely in Libya. The 247 passengers along with 17 crew members all survived. The place was terrorized as it flew over Iraq on the night before.

1983 China -- UN Documents

A Chinese courier jumped aboard a Pan American jet. Aboard the jet, the courier had engaged in an argument which lead to the unplanned landing of this huge 747 aircraft. The name of the courier was Gogiang Yang. The 747 he jumped carried important documents to be used during a UN delegation meeting in New York.

1983 UK -- Brinks Mat Robbery

Six gunmen break into the Brinks Mat warehouse at the Heathrow Airport making off with three tons of gold bars valued at $37.5 million.

1992 UK -- Queen Pays Tax

1992 : Major reforms in how royalty is funded in the United Kingdom are announced including

1. The Queen of England will now pay income tax

2. The number of Royals who receive taxpayers money has been reduced to the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Queen Mother.

Much of this is because of the public concern about the rising cost of the monarchy and some of the stories in tabloid press about minor royals living off the British tax payer.

1995 U.S.A. -- Dayton Treaty on Bosnia

The Dayton Treaty on Bosnia was finalized, during a time when Demands of provisions pertaining to Sarajevo was made by Bosnian Serbs. The proposals introduced by the Bosnian Serbs were rejected at this time.

2002 U.S.A. -- Turkey Pardon

President George W. Bush issues a presidential pardon to a lucky turkey that otherwise might have ended up on someone's Thanksgiving Day dinner table and continued a tradition started in 1947 President Harry S. Truman when donated live bird to a local farm, where the turkey was guaranteed a long life unmolested by stuffing or gravy.

2003 Japan -- Export Tariffs

The Japanese threatened to retaliate against U.S. steel export tariffs that were determined unfair by the World Trade Organization. One of the moves Japan planned on making is charging the U.S. millions of dollars in extra fees. Upon the implementation of this action, it would affect the steel, plastics, and clothing industries. Furthermore, the danger of breaching the relationship between Japan and the U.S. would be increased-two countries that are/were considered the biggest trading partners.

2003 UK -- Concord Last Flight

2003 : Concord makes it's last flight over Bristol, England on the way to it's final resting place at LHR - FILTON where it had made it's first flight on 20th April 1979

2006 UK -- A poll on the breaking up of the United Kingdom

A poll has suggested that the majority of voters in England and Scotland would back a break-up of the United Kingdom. Support for Scottish independence has reached 52% among Scots and 59% in England. The English voted to leave the Union by 48%. The poll was conducted by telephone on the 22 and 23 November, and interviewed 1,003 Scots and 869 English people.

2008 Europe -- EU stimulus Announced

A bigger stimulus package than many had been predicting, totalling 200 billion Euros (£168.4bn) or 1.5% of the total output of the EU economy, has been promoted. The EU commission now has to persuade its 27 members to start pumping the money into their own economies, and there is no guarantee that this will take place. Of the 200 billion Euro figure, the EU will only be putting in 30 billion while 170 billion must come from individual nations' own budgets. Many, like the UK and Germany, will argue they have already done their bit with initiatives announced in the past few weeks.

2008 India -- The Mumbai attacks start

2008 : The 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (often referred to as 26/11) were more than ten coordinated shooting and bombing attacks that took place across Mumbai in India. These were carried out by Islamic terrorists from Pakistan. The attacks, which drew widespread condemnation from around the world, began on the 26th 2008, and lasted until the 29th . At least 173 people were killed and about 308 wounded.

2012 Pakistan -- Sixteen Die From Syrup

Sixteen people in Lahore, Pakistan are dead from drinking "toxic" cough syrup according to police.

2013 Japan -- Secrecy Bill Passed

2013 : The lower house of Japan's parliament approved a bill that would impose harsher penalties on government workers who leak information and the journalists who try to obtain government information. The Japanese government stated that the bill would help improve national security while those who oppose the bill stated that it would be an infringement on the freedom of press.

Today in Labor History November 26th, 2025

 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire

Four months before the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, six young women burned to death and 19 more died when they leapt from the fourth-story windows of a blazing factory in Newark, New Jersey. The floors and stairs were wooden; the only door through which the women could flee was locked. The fire made national news and more that 100,000 people flocked to the scene the next day. A coroner’s jury a month later deemed the fire the result of human error: “They died from misadventure and accident.” – 1910

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs a bill officially establishing the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day.

The tradition of celebrating the holiday on Thursday dates back to the early history of the Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay colonies, when post-harvest holidays were celebrated on the weekday regularly set aside as “Lecture Day,” a midweek church meeting where topical sermons were presented. A famous Thanksgiving observance occurred in the autumn of 1621, when Plymouth governor William Bradford invited local members of the Wampanoag tribe to join the Pilgrims in a festival held in gratitude for the bounty of the season.  - 1941

In some of the fiercest fighting of the Korean War, thousands of communist Chinese troops launch massive counterattacks against U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) troops, driving the Allied forces before them and putting an end to any thoughts for a quick or conclusive U.S. victory. When the counterattacks had been stemmed, U.S. and ROK forces had been driven from North Korea and the war settled into a grinding and frustrating stalemate for the next two-and-a-half years.

In the weeks prior to the Chinese attacks, ROK and U.S. forces, under the command of General Douglas MacArthur, had succeeded in driving deeper into North Korea and were nearing the border with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The PRC issued warnings that the Allied forces should keep their distance, and beginning in October 1950 troops from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army began to cross the border to assist their North Korean ally. Their numbers grew to around 300,000 by early November. - 1950

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Important Events From This day in History November 24th

   

1963 U.S.A. -- Lee Harvey Oswald

1963: Lee Harvey Oswald, the alleged assassin of President John F. Kennedy, is shot to death by Jack Ruby, a Dallas nightclub owner.

1991 England -- Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury the lead singer for the rock group Queen has died aged 45, just one day after he publicly announced he was HIV positive.

1925

U.S.A. -- Prohibition

1925: Goldie Adkins, a former prohibition officer, pleaded guilty of selling moonshine (illegal booze). Mr. Adkin's brother also pleaded guilty. Further consideration was to be made regarding sentencing and further arrests were scheduled to be made.

1933 England -- George Bernard Shaw

George Bernard Shaw showed his admiration for Hitler. What Shaw most admired about him was his "expression of intense resentment". Shaw was a part of the Fabian society, a British socialist movement. He was also partially responsible for the Labour Party, which represented the working class people. Later on in life, Shaw was noted to having regretted supporting the Hitler movement.

1944 World War II -- Advance to the Rhine

1944: It was another busy battle day for Word War II troops. French and American forces had advanced to the Rhine River east of Strasbourg, France. Shortly after, 40,000 German troops were captured. It was also that a fleet of B-29s had blasted Tokyo the same day. A large area, excluding the imperial palace as well as certain shrines and temples, were hit hard.

1944 World War II -- Tokyo Bombed

Following on from a bombing campaign on Japanese military targets in Iwo Jima, 111 U.S. B-29 Super fortress bombers raid Tokyo for the first time .

1950 U.S.A. -- Great Appalachian November Storm

1950 : The Great Appalachian Storm of November 1950 begins on the 24th and lasted until November 30th and was a cyclone which moved through the Eastern United States, causing strong winds, Blizzard conditions and heavy rain east of the Appalachians. Power was out to more than 1,000,000 customers during this storm which affected 22 US states, killing 353.

1953 U.S.A. -- Russia

The United States did not think very highly of Russia's peace plan proposals. In fact, the U.S. was pleading with the United Nations at this time to have every bit of it "scratched" and thrown away. Moreover, Chief Delegate Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. said current resolutions on the books are adequate. Chief Lodge, Jr. wanted Russia to just stop disregarding them immediately.

1960 Haiti -- Catholic Archbishop

The Roman Catholic Archbishop Francois Poirier was forced out of Haiti. He had only one dollar to his name that he borrowed and no luggage. He was the highest official of the Haitian Catholic church, and had allegedly given $7,000 to students involved in Communist schemes. Police and guards arrested him and brought him to the airport, and quickly booked him a flight to Miami. Poirier denied all charges against him.

1963 U.S.A. -- Vietnam

Lyndon B. Johnson, confirms the US will continue to provide military and economic support to South Vietnam.

1969 U.S.A. -- Apollo 12

1969 : The Apollo 12 spacecraft returns to Earth , splashing down in the Pacific Ocean

1971 U.S.A. -- Hijack and Fly

1971: A man hijacked a 727 plane , threatening to blow up the jet unless he received $200,000 and four parachutes. It is believed the hijacker, known as D.B. Cooper, jumped from the plane somewhere over the state of Washington and he nor the money was ever seen again .

1973 Middle East -- Oil Companies

A massive move was planned on the part of international oil companies. They planned to reward Pro-Arab countries and punish Pro-Israeli countries, using oil as an incentive. This decision was being considered during a time of great conflict between Egypt and Syria. Plans for Arab-Israeli cease-fire were currently in the works, but not yet carried out. It was suspected at this time that it would be quite awhile before fighting would stop.

1974 Ethiopia -- Lucy (Australopithecus) Found

An international team of scientists working in northeastern Ethiopia has found the partial skeleton of a three-million-year-old hominid that it claims is the most complete early man discovery ever made in Africa, the skeleton is better known and referred to as Lucy.

1983 Turkey -- New Parliament

A new parliamentary staff was elected. The end of what was supposed to be military rule for three years had also taken place. The members of this new governmental structure took various oaths. For instance, they vowed to protect Turkey's new independence, new constitution, human rights, and so on.

1983 Luxembourg -- Soccer Hooliganism

British soccer fans continue their poor behavior which has made them the worst "fans" in soccer as they go on a rampage in Luxembourg after a European Championship match. Find Out More About More History Of The Game Of Soccer including origins, growth, and the modern game.

1985 Malta -- Hijacking

1985: Hijackers who had hijacked an Egypt Air passenger jet forcing it land in Luqa Airport, Malta, the aircraft is currently under siege.

1993 U.S.A. -- Brady Bill

A new bill was passed by the United States Congress called the Brady Bill. It was intended to control the use of handguns, by administering stricter regulations regarding obtaining one. This was a measure taken to help control unnecessary violence.

1997 U.S.A. -- New York Stock Exchange Circuit Breaker

1997 : In response to a 554.26 point free fall, New York Stock Exchange officials invoked the "circuit breaker" rule and put a halt to trading. Traders complained bitterly so later in November the rules were changed so that only when Dow Jones industrial average dropped by at least 10 or 20 percent would the circuit breaker be used. It must be remembered that 554.26 as a percentage of the Dow Jones industrial was considerably less than 10%.

1999 China -- Ships Sinking

The Dashun a ferry transporting passengers from the port city of Yantai in China's Shandong province to Dalian, near Korea, catches fire during a severe thunderstorm and sinks in the Yellow Sea off the coast of China, killing most of the passengers and crew on board, believed to be over 350 in total .

2001 Afghanistan -- Taliban

The Taliban was crumbling in North Afghanistan at this time. They were expected to surrender soon. The Taliban was a group of guerrilla terrorists connected to events leading to the bombing of the World Trade Center and Pentagon buildings on September 11th, 2001.

2005 England -- Longer Pub Hours

The continued deregulation of British licencing laws has it's final say with 24 hour opening times now allowed after new licensing laws came in force at midnight. Pubs, clubs and supermarkets must still apply for 24 hour licences to sell alcohol.

2006 Argentina -- Blind Soccer World Cup

The football World Cup for the Blind has started in Argentina, with eight nations competing for the cup. The hosts and current champions have been joined by seven qualifiers: Brazil, Paraguay, England, Spain, France, Japan, and South Korea. The normal rules of football are adapted for the blind version of the game, with the teams being five-a-side. The ball has small pieces of metal in them so that the players can hear it, and coaches shout instructions from the sidelines. The crowd is expected to keep its support quiet. Find Out More on our History of Soccer Page

2007 Russia -- Garry Kasparov arrested

Police seize around two hundred people in St. Petersburg when protesters started chanting "Russia without Putin". Leaders of the liberal Union of Right Forces (SPS) party, including its presidential candidate Boris Nemtsov, were among those being held. Mr. Kasparov ( The Former World Chess Champion ) was arrested when two thousand people had attended an anti-Kremlin protest in Moscow on Saturday. He was imprisoned for five days for organising an "unsanctioned" rally.

2008 United States -- The President-elect names his Treasury team

2008: Responding to what he has described as "an economic crisis of historic proportions," President-elect Barack Obama announces key members of his economic team, which will include Timothy Geithner as secretary of the treasury. He has also asked former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers to head the National Economic Council, Christina Romer to chair the Council of Economic Advisors and Melody Barnes to serve as director of the Domestic Policy Council.

2011 American Samoa -- Worst Soccer Team Gets First Win

The America Samoa soccer team got its first win in its history against Tonga. The team was ranked as the worst international team in the world and had lost thirty straight games in almost twenty years. The team also held the record for the worst defeat with a 31-0 loss against Australia.

2012 South Korea -- Gangnam Style Becomes Most Viewed Video

The song "Gangnam Style" by South Korean artist Psy has become YouTube's most viewed video of all time. Psy's music video beat out Justin Bieber's "Baby" for the top spot.

2013 Iran -- Iran Deal Over Nuclear Activity

2013 : Iran came to a temporary deal over their nuclear activity with the United States during talks in Geneva. Iran agreed to stop some of its nuclear activity in exchange for over seven billion dollars in sanction relief for six months. They also agreed to take those six months to come up with a more permanent deal.