Today is Saturday, November 7, 2026

The History of Today

1665 - "The London Gazette" was first published.

1876 - The cigarette manufacturing machine was patented by Albert H. Hook.

1929 - The Museum of Modern Art in New York City opened to the public.

1963 - Elston Howard, of the New York Yankees, became the first black player to be named the American League's Most Valuable Player.

1965 - The "Pillsbury Dough Boy" debuted in television commercials.

1973 - New Jersey became the first U.S. state to permit girls to play on Little League baseball teams.

1986 - Willie Nelson made a guest appearance the series "Miami Vice" as a corrupt policeman.




Daily Quote

I not only use all the brains I have, but all I can borrow.
- Woodrow Wilson




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