TODAY IN HISTORY

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT

Nov. 14, 1851

Herman Melville’s novel “Moby-Dick; Or, The Whale” was published in the United States, almost a month after being released in Britain. ALSO ON THIS DATE

1889

Inspired by the Jules Verne novel “Around the World in Eighty Days,” New York World reporter Nellie Bly (Elizabeth Cochrane) set out to make the trip in less time than the fictional Phileas Fogg. (She completed the journey in 72 days.)

1944

Tommy Dorsey and his orchestra recorded “Opus No. 1” for RCA Victor.

1969

Apollo 12 blasted off for the moon.

1976

The satirical comedy-drama “Network,” starring Peter Finch as a deranged TV anchorman who becomes a media sensation, was released by MGM.