Friday, November 20, 2015

15 November History and Importance of The Day


World Philosophy Day

1777 - The Articles of Confederation were adopted by Continental Congress.

1881 - The Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Unions of the United States and Canada was formed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Five years later the organization was renamed the American Federation of Labor (AFL).

1889 - Brazil became a republic.




1965 - Craig Breedlove on Monday [November 15, Bonneville Salt Flat (Utah)] set a new world land speed record 600.60 miles (960 kms.) an hour in his jet-powered car, “Spirit of American Sonic” and became the first man ever to smash the 600-mile-an-hour barrier on land.

Birthday - German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel (1891-1944)

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