Flashback to November 20

American History

2005

The Washington Post rebukes journalist Bob Woodward over his conduct in the US Central Intelligence Agency leak probe

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1967

At 11 AM, Census…

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1894

US intervenes in Bluefields,…

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1969

In Southern West Virginia,…

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Entertainment History

1955

Bo Diddley becomes the first African American performer to appear on The Ed Sullivan Show. Apparently Sullivan was infuriated when Diddley sang his self-titled song instead of Tennessee Ernie Ford’s hit, “Sixteen Tons”.

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Sports History

1909

Jack Williams of Ottawa Rough Riders kicks 9 singles in a game.

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1981

Anatoly Karpov, USSR, retains…

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1995

Sergei Grinkov, Soviet ice…

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World History

1910

Mexican Revolution: Francisco I. Madero issues the Plan de San Luis Potosi, denouncing President Porfirio Dfaz, declaring himself president, and calling for a revolution to overthrow the government of Mexico, effectively starting the Mexican Revolution.

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1943

World War II: Battle…

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1947

The Princess Elizabeth marries…

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1962

US lifts blockade of…

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