Today is Sunday, November 23, 2025 The History of Today 1835 - Henry Burden patented the horseshoe manufacturing machine. 1889 - The first jukebox made its debut in San Francisco, at the Palais Royale Saloon. 1936 - The first edition of "Life" magazine was published. 1943 - During World War II, U.S. forces seized control of Tarawa and Makin from the Japanese during the Central Pacific offensive in the Gilbert Islands. 1988 - Wayne Gretzky scored his 600th National Hockey League (NHL) goal. Daily Quote A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. - Sir Winston Churchill Tomorrow in The History of Today.