Culture & History

Did you know that on this day, November 27, 2017, eight Donkeys were freed from prison after four days in Orai, India?

Did you know that on this day, November 26, 1865, Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" novel was published in the US?

Did you know that on this day, November 25, 1817, the US had its first sword swallowing performance in New York City?

Did you know that on this day, November 24, 1995, Ireland ended its ban on divorce?

Did you know that on this day, November 23, 1889, the jukebox was presented for the first time at the Palais Royale Saloon in San Francisco?

Did you know that on this day, November 22, 1995, the first of Disney's "Toy Story" movies were released to theaters in the US?

Did you know that on this day, November 21, 1931, the movie "Frankenstein," based on Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, was released?

Did you know that on this day, November 20, 1939, DC Comics released the first issue of the Flash Comics?

Did you know that on this day, November 19, 1493, Christopher Columbus discovered Puerto Rico on his second voyage?

Did you know that on this day, November 18, 2011, Minecraft was officially released at MINECON 2011?

Did you know that on this day, November 17, 1855, explorer David Livingstone became the first European to see Victoria Falls?

Did you know that on this day, November 16, 2012, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 earned a staggering $500 million within 24 hours of release?