On This Day - November 7
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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...
1916: First Woman Elected to Congress
Jeanette Rankin of Montana made history as the first woman elected to the US Congress, four years before women nationwide gained the right to vote.
1929: Museum of Modern Art Opened
New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) opened in the Heckscher Building; its inaugural exhibition featured works by Cézanne, Gauguin, Seurat, and van Gogh.
1943: Joni Mitchell Born
Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell—known for poetic lyrics and hits like “Big Yellow Taxi” and “Both Sides Now”—was born in Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada.
1944: FDR Won Fourth Term
Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected to an unprecedented fourth term as US president, defeating Republican challenger Thomas E. Dewey.
1962: Eleanor Roosevelt Died
Eleanor Roosevelt, former US First Lady and humanitarian, died in New York City at age 78; she was celebrated for her advocacy of human rights and social justice.
1976: Gone With the Wind Made TV Debut
The 1939 Oscar-winning film Gone With the Wind, starring Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable, made its broadcast television debut on NBC, airing over two nights and capturing a record 65% share of viewers.
1980: Steve McQueen Died
American actor Steve McQueen, nicknamed the “King of Cool” for his roles in The Great Escape and Bullitt, died in Mexico at age 50.
1991: Magic Johnson Announced HIV Diagnosis
Basketball legend Magic Johnson stunned fans by announcing he was HIV-positive and would retire immediately from the NBA; he later returned to play part of the 1995–96 season.
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!
