TODAY IN HISTORY

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT ALSO ON THIS DATE

1630

English colonists in the Massachusetts Bay Colony first sampled popcorn brought to them by a Native American named Quadequina for their Thanksgiving celebration.

1862

Jefferson Davis, already the provisional president of the Confederacy, was inaugurated for a six-year term following his election in November 1861.

1892

“Lady Windermere’s Fan” by Oscar Wilde was first performed at London’s St. James’ Theater.

1909

The Great White Fleet, a naval task force sent on a roundthe-world voyage by President Theodore Roosevelt, returned after more than a year at sea.

1924

President Calvin Coolidge delivered the first radio broadcast from the White House as he addressed the country over 42 stations.

1935

It became illegal for airplanes to fly over the White House.

1943

Pan Am Flight 9035, a Boeing 314 flying boat, crashed while attempting to land in Lisbon, Portugal. Twenty-five people were killed; 14 survived, including actress-singer Jane Froman.

1959

The inaugural Daytona 500 race was held; although Johnny Beauchamp was initially declared the winner, the victory was later awarded to Lee Petty.