On This Day - November 19
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Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let’s look back at some of the most significant events in history that happened on this day, starting with…
1863: Lincoln Delivered the Gettysburg Address
US President Abraham Lincoln delivered his brief but renowned Gettysburg Address at the dedication of the National Cemetery in Pennsylvania during the American Civil War.
1916: Goldwyn Pictures Was Founded
Samuel Goldfish, along with Edgar and Archibald Selwyn, established Hollywood’s Goldwyn Pictures; Goldfish later changed his name to Goldwyn and became a major figure in early American filmmaking.
1975: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Premiered
The dramatic film One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest was released in US theatres, soon becoming one of the few movies to win all five major Academy Awards.
1980: CBS Banned a Calvin Klein Ad
CBS television banned a Calvin Klein jeans commercial featuring Brooke Shields, sparking national controversy and conversation about advertising standards.
2002: Senate Approved the Department of Homeland Security
Following the House of Representatives’ action the previous week, the US Senate overwhelmingly approved the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, establishing a cabinet department with a workforce of roughly 170,000.
2007: Amazon Launched the Kindle
Amazon began selling the Kindle, a wireless electronic reading device that played a major role in making e-books widely popular.
2017: Charles Manson Died in Prison
American criminal and cult leader Charles Manson—whose followers carried out several notorious murders in the late 1960s, including those at the home of Sharon Tate—died in prison at age 83.
Do you remember any of these events? Or do you have more events (historical or not!) you'd like to share with the community? Post them below and let's reminisce together!
