Powered by RedCircle Here are some historical events that occurred on November 28: 1520: Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan reached the Pacific Ocean after passing through the South American strait that now bears his name. 1660: At Gresham College in London, scientist and architect Christopher Wren delivered the first formal astronomy lecture. 1893: Women in the […]
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Powered by RedCircle Here are a few more historical events that happened on November 27: 1703: The first Eddystone Lighthouse was destroyed in the Great Storm of 1703. 1895: Alfred Nobel signed his will, setting aside his fortune to establish the Nobel Prize after his death. 1940: In World War II, the Battle of Cape
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Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The Jack & ‘Chill Podcast, Xochitl and Jack discuss American Thanksgiving traditions. Transcript: 00:00:00 Xochitl You are listening to the Jack and Chill podcast. 00:00:13 Xochitl Alright, Jack, today we are going to be talking about Thanksgiving, which our listeners may or may not know is a family
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Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack discuss the following question: Is it better to give or to receive an incredibly thoughtful gift? Transcript: 00:00:00 Jack You’re listening to the A-Z English podcast. 00:00:15 Jack Welcome to the A to Z English podcast. My name is
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Powered by RedCircle Here are some historical events that occurred on November 26: 1942: The film “Casablanca,” directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, premiered in New York City. 1789: The United States observed its first Thanksgiving as a national holiday. 1922: The Toll of the Sea, the first general release
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Powered by RedCircle Black Friday is a day that marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season in the United States, and it falls on the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, which is the fourth Thursday of November. Traditionally, Black Friday is considered one of the busiest shopping days of the year, and it is often
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Powered by RedCircle Here are some historical events that took place on November 25: 1783: The British evacuated New York City, their last military position in the United States, during the American Revolutionary War. 1864: A Confederate force led by General John Bell Hood launched the Franklin-Nashville Campaign in the American Civil War. 1915: Albert
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Powered by RedCircle Dear Jack, I’m a recent college graduate struggling to find a job in my field. It’s been months, and the constant rejections are starting to take a toll on my confidence. I’m beginning to doubt my skills and worth. How do I stay motivated and keep a positive mindset during this challenging
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Powered by RedCircle 1859: Charles Darwin’s “On the Origin of Species” Published Charles Darwin’s groundbreaking work on evolution, “On the Origin of Species,” was published, presenting the theory of natural selection. 1963: Lee Harvey Oswald Killed Lee Harvey Oswald, the alleged assassin of President John F. Kennedy, was shot and killed by Jack Ruby in
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Powered by RedCircle Here are some notable historical events that happened on November 23: 534: BC Thespis of Icaria becomes the first recorded actor to portray a character onstage. 1644: John Milton publishes “Areopagitica,” a pamphlet decrying censorship. 1889: The first jukebox goes into operation at the Palais Royale Saloon in San Francisco. 1890: King
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