28 October, 1886
After being shipped over in parts, the Statue of Liberty, a gift from the French, is unveiled in New York City, where it still stands today!
29 October, 1618
Explorer, Sir Walter Raleigh, who spent years searching for ‘El Dorado’, is executed for theft!
4 November, 1922
Howard Carter discovers Tutankhamun’s tomb. When he opened it, he found “gold – everywhere the glint of gold.”
17 November, 1558
Elizabeth I claims the throne. She survived the Spanish Armada and lots of assassination attempts to rule for 45 years!
3 Nov, 1906
S-O-S becomes the official signal for distress. Apparently “OMG we’re sinking!” wasn’t clear enough
29 Nov, 1641
England’s very first newspaper, The Heads of Severall Proceedings, is published. Catchier titles came later!
2 Dec, 1697
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