Sunday, December 31, 2023

Historical Events on December 31

Thomas Edison
Here are some historical events that happened on December 31:

1. 1600: The British East India Company was chartered.

2. 1775: During the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of Quebec took place.

3. 1857: Britain's Queen Victoria chose Ottawa as the capital of Canada.

4. 1879: Thomas Edison demonstrated incandescent lighting to the public for the first time in Menlo Park, New Jersey.

5. 1907: The first New Year's Eve celebration was held in Times Square, New York City.

6. 1946: President Harry S. Truman officially proclaimed the end of hostilities in World War II.

7. 1955: General Motors became the first U.S. corporation to make over $1 billion in a year.

8. 1983: The AT&T Bell System is broken up by the United States Department of Justice.

9. 1991: The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) officially ceased to exist as a political entity.

10. 1999: The United States transferred control of the Panama Canal to Panama.

11. 2004: The official opening of Taipei 101, the tallest skyscraper at that time, took place in Taipei, Taiwan.

12. 2011: Samoa and Tokelau skipped December 30th and went straight to December 31st by moving to the other side of the International Date Line.

Remember that events on December 31st are often associated with New Year's Eve celebrations around the world.

Friday, December 29, 2023

Historical Events on December 30

Here are some historical events that happened on December 30:

1. 1460: During the Wars of the Roses, the Battle of Wakefield took place in England. Richard, Duke of York, was killed in the battle.

2. 1813: The British burned Buffalo, New York, during the War of 1812.

3. 1853: The United States bought a large area of land from Mexico in the Gadsden Purchase.

4. 1903: A fire broke out at the Iroquois Theater in Chicago, Illinois, killing over 600 people. It remains one of the deadliest theater fires in U.S. history.

5. 1922: The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) was officially established.

6. 1924: Edwin Hubble announced the existence of other galaxies.

7. 1936: The United Auto Workers (UAW) labor union was founded in the United States.

8. 1965: Ferdinand Marcos became President of the Philippines.

9. 1972: The United States halted its heavy bombing of North Vietnam.

10. 1993: Israel and the Vatican established diplomatic relations.

11. 2006: Saddam Hussein, the former President of Iraq, was executed.

12. 2009: A Nigerian man attempted to bomb a Northwest Airlines flight bound for Detroit on Christmas Day.

These events span a wide range of historical periods and highlight various significant moments in politics, science, and international relations.

Thursday, December 28, 2023

Historical Events on December 29

Here are some historical events that happened on December 29:

1. 1170: Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, was assassinated in Canterbury Cathedral.

2. 1845: Texas was admitted as the 28th U.S. state.

3. 1851: The first American Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) was organized in Boston.

4. 1890: Wounded Knee Massacre took place in South Dakota, marking the end of the Indian Wars on the American frontier.

5. 1913: The first true cross-country automobile road race, the New York to California race, ended in Pasadena, California.

6. 1934: Japan renounced the Washington Naval Treaty of 1922 and the London Naval Treaty of 1930.

7. 1940: During World War II, Germany began dropping incendiary bombs on London.

8. 1972: Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 crashed in the Florida Everglades, resulting in 101 fatalities.

9. 1989: Czech writer and dissident Vaclav Havel was elected president of Czechoslovakia.

10. 2003: The last known speaker of the Akkala Sami language, Viktoria Eira, died, making the language extinct.

11. 2006: Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was executed.

12. 2012: A mass shooting occurred at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, resulting in the deaths of 20 children and six adult staff members.

13. 2016: Actress and author Carrie Fisher, best known for her role as Princess Leia in Star Wars, passed away.

These are just a few examples, and many more events, both significant and lesser-known, have occurred on December 29 throughout history.

varchar vs. nvarchar

One item that I've noticed as I work with different companies and their data structure and how they store text. Here are the guidelines I give to young developers.

In the context of relational database management systems (RDBMS), `nvarchar` and `varchar` are data types used to store character strings. The main difference between them lies in the way they handle character encoding.

1. `varchar` (Variable Character):

   - `varchar` is a variable-length character data type.
   - It can store alphanumeric characters and symbols.
   - The storage size is determined by the length of the data stored.
   - In some databases, the maximum length of a `varchar` column needs to be specified when defining the column.


2. `nvarchar` (National Variable Character):

   - `nvarchar` is also a variable-length character data type.
   - It is designed to store Unicode character data, which means it can store characters from multiple character sets, including those used in different languages.
   - The storage size is also determined by the length of the data stored, but since it supports Unicode, each character may require more than one byte of storage.


Key Differences:

- `varchar` is used for non-Unicode character data, while `nvarchar` is used for Unicode character data.
- `varchar` generally takes up less storage space than `nvarchar` because it doesn't support as many characters as Unicode.
- When working with data that includes characters from multiple languages, using `nvarchar` is recommended to ensure proper storage and retrieval of characters.
- `varchar` is more space-efficient for English-only text, as it doesn't use the additional storage required for Unicode characters.

It's worth noting that the choice between `varchar` and `nvarchar` depends on the specific requirements of your application. If you're working with data that may include characters from various languages, using `nvarchar` is a safer choice to ensure proper representation. However, if you're dealing with English-only text and want to save storage space, `varchar` might be more suitable.

Historical Events on December 28

Here are some historical events that happened on December 28:

1. 169 BC: The Seleucid king Antiochus IV Epiphanes, who had occupied the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem, died.

2. 1832: John C. Calhoun became the first Vice President of the United States to resign, stepping down over differences with President Andrew Jackson.

3. 1846: Iowa was admitted as the 29th U.S. state.

4. 1912: The first municipally owned streetcars began operating in San Francisco.

5. 1917: The New York Evening Mail published "A Neglected Anniversary," a facetious, as well as fictional, article by H.L. Mencken that is often considered the first published account of the bathtub hoax.

6. 1945: Congress officially recognized the Pledge of Allegiance.

7. 1973: The Endangered Species Act was signed into law in the United States by President Richard Nixon.

8. 1981: Elizabeth Jordan Carr, the first American test-tube baby, was born in Norfolk, Virginia.

9. 2000: U.S. retail giant Montgomery Ward announced it was going out of business after 128 years.

10. 2008: The war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip escalated as Israel launched Operation Cast Lead.

These are just a few examples, and many more events have occurred on December 28 throughout history.

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Births & Deaths December 27

Louis Pasteur
Here are some notable individuals who were born on December 27:

1. Johannes Kepler (1571) - German mathematician, astronomer, and astrologer.

2. Louis Pasteur (1822) - French biologist and chemist, known for his discoveries in the fields of microbiology and vaccination.

3. Marlene Dietrich (1901) - German-American actress and singer.

4. Sydney Greenstreet (1879) - English actor, best known for his roles in classic films like "The Maltese Falcon."

5. Cokie Roberts (1943) - American journalist and author.

6. John Walsh (1945) - American television personality and criminal investigator, best known as the host of "America's Most Wanted."

7. Salman Khan (1965) - Indian film actor and producer.

8. Emilie de Ravin (1981) - Australian actress, known for her roles in TV series like "Lost" and "Once Upon a Time."

9. Hayley Williams (1988) - American singer, songwriter, and lead vocalist of the band Paramore.

10. Chloe Bridges (1991) - American actress, known for her roles in TV series like "The Carrie Diaries."

These are just a few examples, and there are many more individuals who share a December 27 birthday with you!

Historical Events on December 27

Here are some historical events that happened on December 27:

1. 537: The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, originally known as Constantinople, is completed by Emperor Justinian I.

2. 1825: The Treaty of St. Louis is signed, officially ending the 1821-1825 Winnebago War.

3. 1831: Charles Darwin embarks on his journey aboard the HMS Beagle, during which he will develop his theory of evolution.

4. 1904: The play "Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up" by J.M. Barrie premieres in London.

5. 1927: Kern and Hammerstein's musical "Show Boat" premieres at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City.

6. 1945: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank are established with the signing of the Bretton Woods Agreement.

7. 1968: Apollo 8, the first manned mission to the moon, successfully enters lunar orbit.

8. 1979: Soviet Union invades Afghanistan, marking the beginning of the Soviet-Afghan War.

9. 1996: The Taliban takes control of the capital city Kabul in Afghanistan.

10. 2007: Former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto is assassinated in a terrorist attack.

11. 2008: Israel launches Operation Cast Lead against Gaza, leading to a three-week conflict.

12. 2011: North Korean leader Kim Jong-il dies; his son, Kim Jong-un, succeeds him.

These are just a few examples, and many more events, both significant and less well-known, have occurred on December 27 throughout history.

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Historical Events on December 26

Here are some historical events that happened on December 26:

1. 1776: The Battle of Trenton took place during the American Revolutionary War. General George Washington's Continental Army successfully crossed the icy Delaware River to launch a surprise attack on the Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey.

2. 1862: The largest mass hanging in U.S. history occurred in Mankato, Minnesota, where 38 Dakota Indians were executed by hanging for their involvement in the Dakota War of 1862.

3. 1898: Marie and Pierre Curie announced the isolation of the radioactive element radium.

4. 1941: Winston Churchill became the first British Prime Minister to address a joint session of the U.S. Congress.

5. 1972: The 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Nicaragua, killing more than 10,000 people.

6. 1991: The Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union formally dissolved the Soviet Union, leading to the creation of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

7. 2004: An earthquake measuring 9.1-9.3 struck off the west coast of northern Sumatra, Indonesia, triggering a tsunami in the Indian Ocean that caused widespread devastation and killed over 230,000 people in 14 countries.

8. 2006: Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was executed.

9. 2013: China successfully launched the Chang'e-3 lunar rover, becoming the third country to land a rover on the Moon.

10. 2018: An underwater earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off the coast of Java, Indonesia, triggering a tsunami that affected coastal areas, including the Sunda Strait.

These are just a few examples, and many more events, both significant and less well-known, have occurred on December 26 throughout history.

Monday, December 25, 2023

Historical Events on December 25

Here are some historical events that happened on December 25:

1. 336 AD: The first recorded celebration of Christmas on December 25th took place in Rome.

2. 800 AD: Charlemagne was crowned as the first Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III on Christmas Day.

3. 1066: William the Conqueror was crowned King of England on Christmas Day.

4. 1776: General George Washington and his troops crossed the ice-filled Delaware River during the American Revolutionary War for a surprise attack against the Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey.

5. 1814: During the War of 1812, the Treaty of Ghent was signed in Belgium, officially ending the conflict between the United States and the United Kingdom.

6. 1868: President Andrew Johnson granted unconditional pardon to all Confederate veterans of the American Civil War.

7. 1914: During World War I, the Christmas Truce occurred. Soldiers on both sides of the Western Front laid down their arms and celebrated Christmas together.

8. 1941: Admiral Chester W. Nimitz signed the instrument of US ratification of the United Nations Charter, making the United States one of the first nations to join the new international organization.

9. 1991: Mikhail Gorbachev resigned as the President of the Soviet Union, leading to the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

10. 2004: A massive earthquake in the Indian Ocean triggered a tsunami that affected several countries, causing widespread devastation and loss of life.

Remember that historical events can be subject to different interpretations and historical inaccuracies, and the list provided is not exhaustive.

Sunday, December 24, 2023

Historical Events on December 24

Here are some historical events that happened on December 24:

1. 1814: The Treaty of Ghent was signed, officially ending the War of 1812 between the United States and the United Kingdom.

2. 1865: Several Ku Klux Klan members formed the organization in Pulaski, Tennessee.

3. 1906: Reginald Fessenden, a Canadian inventor, transmitted the first radio broadcast, consisting of a poetry reading, a violin solo, and a speech.

4. 1914: During World War I, an impromptu Christmas truce took place along the Western Front. Soldiers from both the Allied and Central Powers laid down their weapons, sang carols, and even played soccer in some areas.

5. 1929: The first recorded radio broadcast of "Amahl and the Night Visitors," an opera by Gian Carlo Menotti, was aired.

6. 1943: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed General Dwight D. Eisenhower as the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe during World War II.

7. 1968: The Apollo 8 spacecraft entered orbit around the moon. It was the first manned mission to orbit the moon and return to Earth.

8. 1979: The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, leading to a long and costly conflict.

9. 1990: Former Romanian President Nicolae Ceaușescu was executed after a revolution that overthrew his regime.

10. 1999: Indian Airlines Flight 814 was hijacked and taken to Kandahar, Afghanistan.

11. 2000: The "Texas Seven," a group of prisoners, escaped from the John B. Connally Unit near Kenedy, Texas.

12. 2013: The Chinese Chang'e-3 rover successfully landed on the Moon.

These events cover a range of historical periods and themes, reflecting the diversity of occurrences on December 24 throughout history.

Friday, December 22, 2023

Historical Events December 22

Here are some historical events that happened on December 22:

1. 1807: The Embargo Act, which aimed to force peace between Britain and France during the Napoleonic Wars, was signed into law by U.S. President Thomas Jefferson.

2. 1885: Italo-Turkish War: Italy declared war on the Ottoman Empire.

3. 1894: The Dreyfus Affair: Alfred Dreyfus was convicted of treason in France, a decision later overturned.

4. 1937: The Lincoln Tunnel opened to traffic in New York City.

5. 1944: World War II: The Battle of the Bulge began as German forces launched a surprise counter-attack against Allied forces in Belgium.

6. 1964: The first test flight of the SR-71 Blackbird, the world's fastest and highest-flying operational manned aircraft, took place.

7. 1984: Bernhard Goetz shot four African-American would-be muggers on a New York City subway train.

8. 1989: Romanian Revolution: The last major protests against Nicolae Ceaușescu's communist regime took place in Timișoara.

9. 2001: Richard Reid attempted to destroy a passenger airliner by igniting explosives hidden in his shoes aboard American Airlines Flight 63.

10. 2001: The Hamill Brothers, owners of the Buffalo Sabres, announced that they had reached a tentative agreement to sell the NHL franchise to B. Thomas Golisano.

These events span a wide range of historical periods and significance, reflecting the diversity of occurrences on December 22 throughout history.

Slavery in Brooklyn, New York

The history of slavery in Brooklyn, New York, is deeply connected to the broader history of slavery in the United States. While Brooklyn is perhaps best known for its role as a major hub of immigration and cultural diversity, it also has a history of slavery that dates back to the Dutch colonial period.

During the 17th century, the Dutch West India Company established New Netherland, which included parts of present-day New York, including Brooklyn. The Dutch were involved in the slave trade, and enslaved individuals were brought to the colony to work on farms, in households, and in other capacities.

When the English took control of the region in 1664, they continued and expanded the institution of slavery. Slavery persisted in New York through the 18th century and into the early 19th century. By the time of the American Revolution, there were significant numbers of enslaved individuals in the area.

After the American Revolution, gradual emancipation laws were enacted in the northern states, including New York. These laws stipulated that enslaved individuals born after a certain date would be granted their freedom, but it often took years for full emancipation to occur. Slavery was officially abolished in New York State in 1827.

It's important to note that the history of slavery is a painful and complex one, and it has had lasting effects on communities and individuals. Efforts to recognize and address the legacy of slavery continue, including discussions about reparations and educational initiatives that seek to promote a more comprehensive understanding of this history.



Thursday, December 21, 2023

Historical Events on December 21

Here are some historical events that happened on December 21:

1. 1620: The Mayflower Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts.

2. 1846: Anesthesia was used for the first time in an operation by Dr. William Morton in Boston.

3. 1879: Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb and demonstrated it for the first time.

4. 1913: The first crossword puzzle was published in the New York World newspaper.

5. 1937: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the first full-length animated feature film, premiered at the Carthay Circle Theatre in Los Angeles.

6. 1968: Apollo 8, the first manned mission to the moon, was launched.

7. 1988: A bomb exploded on board Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing 270 people.

8. 1995: The Dayton Agreement was signed in Paris, ending the Bosnian War and establishing the framework for peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

9. 2008: Bernard Madoff was arrested for operating the largest Ponzi scheme in history.

10. 2012: The Long Count of the Mayan calendar, often associated with predictions about the end of the world, reached its supposed end, but the world did not come to an end as predicted.

These events span a wide range of topics and significance, reflecting the diversity of historical occurrences on December 21.



Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Historical Events on December 20

Here are some historical events that happened on December 20:

1. 1803: The United States formally took possession of the Louisiana Territory from France in a ceremony known as the Three Flags Day.

2. 1860: South Carolina became the first state to secede from the United States, leading to the eventual formation of the Confederacy.

3. 1946: The Christmas film "It's a Wonderful Life," directed by Frank Capra and starring James Stewart, premiered in New York City.

4. 1957: Elvis Presley received his draft notice from the U.S. Army.

5. 1989: The United States invaded Panama in an operation code-named "Operation Just Cause," with the goal of ousting Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega.

6. 1995: NATO began peacekeeping operations in Bosnia.

7. 1999: Macau was handed back to China by Portugal, ending over 400 years of Portuguese colonial rule.

8. 2007: The troubled subprime mortgage lender, the Countrywide Financial Corporation, agreed to a buyout offer from Bank of America for $4.1 billion.

9. 2011: The United States officially ended its military involvement in Iraq, marking the official end of the Iraq War.

10. 2013: China successfully launched its lunar rover, Chang'e-3, which later landed on the Moon.

These are just a few examples, and many other significant events may have occurred on December 20 throughout history.

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Create trigger in Data Factory

In Azure Data Factory, you can create triggers to automate the execution of your data workflows. Triggers can be scheduled or event-based, and they define when a pipeline should be executed. Here's an example of how you can create a trigger in Azure Data Factory:

1. Navigate to your Data Factory:

   Go to the Azure portal (https://portal.azure.com/) and select your Azure Data Factory instance.

2. Open Author & Monitor:

   In the Data Factory dashboard, click on the "Author & Monitor" button to open the Data Factory Authoring UI.

3. Create or Open a Pipeline:

   You need to have a pipeline in your Data Factory. Create a new pipeline or open an existing one that you want to trigger.

4. Add a Trigger:

   Inside the pipeline, click on the "Add Trigger" button. This button is usually located near the top of the pipeline canvas.

5. Choose Trigger Type:

   Select the type of trigger you want to use. There are different trigger types available, such as schedule-based triggers or event-based triggers. For example, you can choose a schedule-based trigger to run the pipeline at a specific time or interval.

6. Configure Trigger Properties:

   Depending on the type of trigger you selected, you will need to configure its properties. For a schedule-based trigger, you might specify the start time, end time, and recurrence pattern. For an event-based trigger, you might define the event that should trigger the pipeline.

7. Save the Trigger:

   After configuring the trigger properties, make sure to save your changes.

8. Publish Changes:

   Before the trigger takes effect, you need to publish your changes. Click on the "Publish All" button to publish your changes to the Data Factory.


Historical Events on December 19

Here are some historical events that happened on December 19:

1154: Henry II is crowned King of England.

1777: The Continental Army, under the command of General George Washington, goes into winter quarters at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.

1843: Charles Dickens' novella "A Christmas Carol" is first published in London.

1900: Hopetoun Blunder: The first Governor-General of Australia, John Hope, 7th Earl of Hopetoun, resigns after being in office for only four months.

1920: The Treaty of Versailles takes effect, officially ending World War I.

1932: The BBC World Service begins broadcasting as the BBC Empire Service.

1941: Adolf Hitler becomes Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the German Army.

1972: Apollo 17, the final Apollo moon mission, lands on the Moon.

1975: John Paul Stevens is appointed as a justice of the United States Supreme Court.

1998: The U.S. House of Representatives forwards articles of impeachment against President Bill Clinton to the Senate.

2016: Andrei Karlov, the Russian ambassador to Turkey, is assassinated in Ankara.

These are just a few notable events that happened on December 19 throughout history.

Monday, December 18, 2023

Historical Events on December 18

Here are some historical events that happened on December 18:

1. 1787: New Jersey became the third state to ratify the United States Constitution.

2. 1865: Slavery was abolished in the United States with the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.

3. 1912: The Piltdown Man, later exposed as a hoax, was "discovered" in the Piltdown Quarry in England. It was believed to be a missing link in human evolution.

4. 1944: The Supreme Court of the United States upheld the wartime relocation of Japanese-Americans in the case of Korematsu v. United States.

5. 1972: The United States resumed heavy bombing of North Vietnam after a 12-day break in the Paris Peace Talks.

6. 1997: HTML 4.0, the fourth revision of the HTML standard, was published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

7. 2010: The Arab Spring uprisings began in Tunisia with the self-immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi, sparking widespread protests and revolutions across the Arab world.

8. 2015: The Paris Agreement on climate change was adopted by 196 countries during the 21st UN Climate Change Conference (COP21).

These are just a few examples, and many other significant events may have occurred on December 18 throughout history.

Sunday, December 17, 2023

Historical Events on December 17

Here are some historical events that happened on December 17:

1. 1777: France officially recognized the independence of the United States during the American Revolutionary War.

2. 1903: Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first controlled, sustained flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

3. 1935: The first flight of the Douglas DC-3, an American fixed-wing propeller-driven airliner that revolutionized air travel.

4. 1944: The United States Army announced the end of its policy of excluding Japanese-Americans from the West Coast.

5. 1975: Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, a follower of Charles Manson, was sentenced to life in prison for her attempt to assassinate U.S. President Gerald Ford.

6. 1989: The first episode of "The Simpsons" premiered on Fox.

7. 2010: The Arab Spring began in Tunisia when Mohamed Bouazizi, a street vendor, set himself on fire in protest against police corruption and ill-treatment.

8. 2011: The United States formally ended its military mission in Iraq, marking the end of the Iraq War.

9. 2014: The United States and Cuba announced the re-establishment of diplomatic relations after more than 50 years of tension and hostility.

10. 2019: Boeing's 737 MAX aircraft were grounded worldwide following two crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia that resulted in the deaths of 346 people.

These are just a few examples, and many more significant events have occurred on December 17 throughout history.

Saturday, December 16, 2023

Historical Events on December 16

Here are some historical events that happened on December 16:

1. 1773: The Boston Tea Party occurred as a protest against British taxation without representation. American colonists, disguised as Mohawk Indians, dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor.

2. 1777: The United States celebrated its first national Thanksgiving Day, commemorating the victory over British General John Burgoyne at Saratoga.

3. 1838: The Battle of Blood River took place between Voortrekkers and Zulus in what is now KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

4. 1944: The Battle of the Bulge began during World War II as German forces launched a surprise counter-attack against Allied forces in the Ardennes region.

5. 1971: The United Nations General Assembly granted China's seat to the People's Republic of China, expelling the Republic of China (Taiwan).

6. 1991: Kazakhstan declared its independence from the Soviet Union.\

7. 1997: A high-speed train in Germany derailed in Eschede, resulting in 101 deaths.

8. 2003: The President of Iraq, Saddam Hussein, was captured by U.S. forces near his hometown of Tikrit.

9. 2014: The United States and Cuba announced the re-establishment of diplomatic relations, ending more than 50 years of Cold War-era animosity.

10. 2016: The Syrian government declared full control over the city of Aleppo, marking a significant turning point in the Syrian Civil War.

These are just a few notable events that happened on December 16 throughout history.

Friday, December 15, 2023

Historical Events on December 15

Here are some historical events that happened on December 15:

1. 1791: The United States Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, was ratified.

2. 1890: Hunkpapa Lakota leader Sitting Bull was killed by Indian police at the Standing Rock Reservation in South Dakota during an attempt to arrest him.

3. 1939: The film "Gone with the Wind," based on the novel by Margaret Mitchell, premiered in Atlanta, Georgia.

4. 1944: The Battle of the Bulge began during World War II as German forces launched a surprise counteroffensive against Allied forces in Belgium.

5. 1961: Adolf Eichmann, a key architect of the Holocaust, was found guilty of war crimes in Israel.

6. 1973: The American Psychiatric Association voted to remove homosexuality from its list of psychiatric disorders in the DSM-II (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders).

7. 1978: President Jimmy Carter announced the normalization of diplomatic relations between the United States and the People's Republic of China, following years of estrangement.

8. 2001: The Leaning Tower of Pisa reopened to the public after 11 years of stabilization work to reverse its tilt.

9. 2013: China successfully launched its first lunar rover, Chang'e-3, to explore the Moon.

10. 2015: The Paris Agreement, a global accord to combat climate change, was adopted by representatives of 196 countries at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris.

These are just a few examples, and many more events have occurred on December 15 throughout history.

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Scheduling tasks in Azure Data Factory

Scheduling tasks in Azure Data Factory (ADF) involves creating and configuring pipelines, and then setting up triggers to run those pipelines on a specified schedule. Here are the steps to schedule a task in Azure Data Factory:

1. Create a Pipeline:

  • In the Azure Portal, navigate to your Azure Data Factory instance.
  • In the left navigation pane, click on "Author & Monitor."
  • Click on the "Author" tab to go to the Authoring UI.
  • Create a new pipeline or open an existing one.

2. Add Activities to the Pipeline:

  • Within your pipeline, add activities that represent the tasks you want to perform. Activities can include data movement, data transformation, data analysis, and more.

3. Configure Activities:

  • Configure the settings for each activity in the pipeline. This may involve specifying source and destination datasets, defining transformations, and setting other relevant properties.

4. Save and Publish:

  • Save your changes within the Authoring UI.
  • Click on the "Publish All" button to publish your changes to the Data Factory.

5. Create a Trigger:

  • Go back to the "Author & Monitor" section in the Azure Portal.
  • Click on the "Author" tab.
  • Click on the "Add Trigger" button to create a new trigger.

6. Configure the Trigger:

  • Choose the type of trigger you want. Common trigger types include "Schedule," "Tumbling Window," and "Event."
  • For a scheduled trigger, configure the schedule (e.g., daily, hourly).
  • Specify the start and end date, if applicable.
  • Set the recurrence pattern and time zone.

7. Link Trigger to Pipeline:

  1. Associate the trigger with the pipeline you created in step 1.
  2. Save your changes.

8. Monitor and Manage Triggers:

  • In the "Author & Monitor" section, go to the "Monitor" tab.
  • Here, you can monitor the status of your pipelines and triggers.
  • You can also manually trigger pipeline runs or pause/resume triggers.

9. Testing:

Test your setup by waiting for the scheduled time or manually triggering the pipeline to ensure that it runs as expected.

Additional Tips:

Make sure to handle dependencies between activities within your pipeline appropriately.

Use parameterization for flexibility in your pipeline configurations.

Check the pipeline execution logs for troubleshooting if any issues arise.

By following these steps, you can schedule and automate tasks in Azure Data Factory, ensuring that your data workflows run on the specified schedule with minimal manual intervention.

Historical Events on December 14

Here are some historical events that happened on December 14:

1. 1799: The first president of the United States, George Washington, died at Mount Vernon, Virginia.

2. 1911: Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen became the first person to reach the South Pole.

3. 1946: The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) was established.

4. 1962: The Mariner 2 spacecraft, launched by NASA, became the first spacecraft to fly by Venus and send back data.

5. 1972: Apollo 17, the final manned mission to the Moon, returned to Earth.

6. 1981: Israel annexed the Golan Heights, which it had seized from Syria in the Six-Day War of 1967.

7. 1988: The Soviet Union began withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan, marking the beginning of the end of its involvement in a decade-long conflict.

8. 2012: A mass shooting occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, USA, where 20 children and six adult staff members were killed.

9. 2015: The Paris Agreement, a global climate accord, was adopted by 196 countries during the COP21 summit.

10. 2017: The Walt Disney Company announced its acquisition of most of 21st Century Fox's assets in a deal worth over $52 billion.

These events represent a mix of political, scientific, and cultural significance across different periods in history.

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Historical Events on December 13

Here are some historical events that happened on December 13:

1. 1642: New Zealand was discovered by Dutch explorer Abel Tasman.

2. 1769: Dartmouth College in New Hampshire received its charter.

3. 1937: The Nanjing Massacre began during the Second Sino-Japanese War, with the Japanese Imperial Army capturing the Chinese city of Nanjing.

4. 1962: NASA launched Relay 1, the first active repeater communications satellite in orbit.

5. 1972: Apollo 17, the final Apollo moon mission, landed on the Moon.

6. 2000: The "Texas 7," a group of prisoners who escaped from a Texas prison, committed a robbery in Irving, Texas. They were later captured.

7. 2003: Saddam Hussein, the former president of Iraq, was captured by U.S. forces near his hometown of Tikrit.

8. 2011: Mario Monti was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Italy, following the resignation of Silvio Berlusconi.

These are just a few notable events that occurred on December 13 throughout history.

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Historical Events on December 12

Here are some historical events that happened on December 12:

1. 1787: Pennsylvania became the second state to ratify the United States Constitution.

2. 1800: Washington, D.C. was established as the capital of the United States.

3. 1870: Joseph H. Rainey of South Carolina became the first African American to be sworn into the United States House of Representatives.

4. 1917: In World War I, British General Edmund Allenby entered Jerusalem on foot after the Ottoman Empire surrendered the city.

5. 1937: Japanese forces captured the Chinese city of Nanking during the Second Sino-Japanese War. The Nanking Massacre, also known as the Rape of Nanking, began shortly thereafter.

6. 1941: The United States declared war on Germany and Italy, entering World War II.

7. 1963: Kenya gained its independence from British colonial rule.

8. 1985: Arrow Air Flight 1285, a military charter plane, crashed after takeoff in Gander, Newfoundland, Canada. All 256 people on board, mostly U.S. servicemen, were killed.

9. 2000: The United States Supreme Court decision in Bush v. Gore effectively ended the recount of presidential ballots in Florida, leading to George W. Bush's victory in the 2000 presidential election.

10. 2015: The Paris Agreement, a global treaty to address climate change, was adopted by 196 countries during the United Nations Climate Change Conference.

These are just a few examples, and many more events, both significant and less known, have occurred on December 12 throughout history.

Sunday, December 10, 2023

Historical Events on December 10


Here are some historical events that happened on December 10:

1. 1684: Isaac Newton's work "Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy" is published. This work laid the foundation for classical mechanics and is considered one of the most important scientific books ever written.

2. 1817: Mississippi becomes the 20th U.S. state.

3. 1868: The first traffic lights are installed outside the British Houses of Parliament in London. However, they were short-lived and exploded less than a month later, injuring the policeman operating them.

4. 1898: The Treaty of Paris is signed, officially ending the Spanish-American War. Spain ceded Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the United States.

5. 1901: The first Nobel Prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace.

6. 1948: The United Nations General Assembly adopts the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

7. 1950: Ralph J. Bunche becomes the first African American to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his mediation in the Arab-Israeli conflict.

8. 1983: The United States and the Soviet Union sign the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, leading to the elimination of intermediate-range and shorter-range nuclear missiles.

9. 2002: The United Nations weapons inspectors, Hans Blix and Mohamed ElBaradei, present a report to the UN Security Council, stating that there is no evidence that Iraq has weapons of mass destruction.

10. 2013: The world mourns the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela, who passed away at the age of 95. Mandela was a key figure in the struggle against apartheid and became South Africa's first black president.

These are just a few notable events that happened on December 10 throughout history.

Saturday, December 9, 2023

Army-Navy Football - A Brief History

The Army-Navy Game is an annual college football game played between the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, New York (Army), and the United States Naval Academy (USNA) at Annapolis, Maryland (Navy). The game is one of the most storied and traditional rivalries in college football, and it holds a special place in the hearts of military personnel and fans alike.

Here's a brief history of the Army-Navy Game:

1. Inception (1890): The first Army-Navy Game took place on November 29, 1890, at West Point. Navy won the inaugural match with a score of 24-0.

2. Early Years (1890s-1900s): In the early years, Army and Navy competed against each other intermittently. The game was not yet an annual tradition, and the frequency of matches varied.

3. Annual Tradition (1930s): The Army-Navy Game became an annual tradition in 1930. Since then, the two academies have met on the football field every year, except in 1894, 1896, 1903, and 1917-1918 due to various reasons, including World War I.

4. World War II (1942-1944): During World War II, concerns about the war effort and the need for military training led to the temporary suspension of the game in 1942, 1943, and 1944. However, President Franklin D. Roosevelt insisted that the game be resumed in 1945 to boost morale during the war.

5. Neutral Sites: The Army-Navy Game has been played at various locations, including New York City's Polo Grounds, Soldier Field in Chicago, and other neutral sites. It has also been played on the campuses of both academies.

6. Traditions: The Army-Navy Game is known for its rich traditions, including the pre-game march-on, the exchange of the "prisoner" (a midshipman or cadet from the losing academy), and the singing of each academy's alma mater.

7. Impact on Service Assignments: The outcome of the game traditionally has no impact on the service assignments of the graduating cadets and midshipmen. They all go on to serve in the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Air Force, irrespective of the game's result.

8. Close Contests: The rivalry is known for its closely contested matches, and the outcome is unpredictable. Both Army and Navy have had periods of dominance, and the series is nearly evenly split.

9. National Spotlight: The Army-Navy Game often attracts national attention, even from those who may not typically follow college football, due to the unique nature of the rivalry and the military tradition associated with the academies.

The Army-Navy Game is more than just a football game; it represents the competitive spirit, camaraderie, and mutual respect between the two service academies. It's a cherished tradition that extends beyond the football field and holds a special place in the hearts of those connected to the military.

Historical Events on December 9

Here are some historical events that happened on December 9:

1. 1793: Noah Webster established the first daily newspaper in New York City, called the "American Minerva."

2. 1851: The first YMCA in North America was established in Montreal, Canada.

3. 1905: In France, the law separating church and state was passed.

4. 1965: A Charlie Brown Christmas, the first animated Peanuts special, debuted on CBS.

5. 1987: The First Intifada (Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation) began in the Gaza Strip and West Bank.

6. 1990: Lech Wałęsa was elected President of Poland, marking the country's first direct presidential election.

7. 1992: Prince Charles and Princess Diana officially announced their separation.

8. 2008: Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was arrested by federal officials for attempting to sell the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama.

These are just a few examples, and there are many more historical events that happened on December 9 throughout the years.

Friday, December 8, 2023

Historical Events on December 8

Here are some historical events that happened on December 8:

1. 1660: A woman named Margaret Hughes becomes the first actress to appear on an English public stage, performing in the role of Desdemona in a production of Shakespeare's "Othello."

2. 1851: The first YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) in the United States is founded in Boston, Massachusetts.

3. 1941: The United States enters World War II as it declares war on Japan, following the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

4. 1980: Former Beatle John Lennon is assassinated outside his apartment building in New York City by Mark David Chapman.

5. 1987: The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty) is signed by U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev, leading to the elimination of an entire class of intermediate-range nuclear missiles.

6. 1993: The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is signed into law by U.S. President Bill Clinton.

7. 2004: The Millennium Bridge, a pedestrian suspension bridge crossing the River Thames in London, is reopened after modifications to correct its swaying motion.

8. 2010: The Arab Spring protests escalate in Tunisia, leading to the ousting of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.

9. 2013: Metallica performs a concert in Antarctica, becoming the first band to play on all seven continents.

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Historical Events on December 7

Several significant historical events have occurred on December 7. Here are some notable examples:

1. 1941: Attack on Pearl Harbor: On this day, the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on the United States Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This event marked the entry of the United States into World War II.

2. 1972: Apollo 17 Launch: The final and last manned mission of NASA's Apollo program, Apollo 17, was launched on December 7, 1972. It was the sixth and final mission to land astronauts on the Moon.

3. 1988: Armenian earthquake: A devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 struck the northern region of Armenia, causing widespread destruction and resulting in the loss of tens of thousands of lives.

4. 1993: Long Island Rail Road shooting: A mass shooting occurred on a Long Island Rail Road commuter train when a gunman opened fire, killing six people and injuring 19 others.

5. 2003: Capture of Saddam Hussein: Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was captured by U.S. forces near his hometown of Tikrit. His capture was a significant moment in the Iraq War.

These events span a range of historical periods and have had lasting impacts on world history.

Historical Events on December 6

Here are some historical events that happened on December 6:

1. 1865: The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, officially abolishing slavery.

2. 1921: The Anglo-Irish Treaty was signed, leading to the establishment of the Irish Free State a year later.

3. 1941: The United States entered World War II as it declared war on Japan, following the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

4. 1957: America's first attempt at putting a satellite into orbit, Vanguard TV3, experienced a launch failure.

5. 1973: Gerald Ford was sworn in as Vice President of the United States after Spiro Agnew resigned.

6. 1989: École Polytechnique Massacre - Marc Lépine, an anti-feminist gunman, opened fire at the École Polytechnique in Montreal, Canada, killing 14 women before turning the gun on himself.

7. 1992: The Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, India, was demolished by Hindu extremists, leading to widespread communal riots.

8. 2006: NASA revealed photographs taken by the Mars Global Surveyor suggesting the presence of liquid water on Mars.

9. 2017: President Donald Trump officially recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and announced the plans to move the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

These are just a few examples, and many more events, big and small, have occurred on December 6 throughout history.

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Historical Events on December 5

Several significant historical events have occurred on December 5. Here are some notable examples:

1. 1492: Christopher Columbus becomes the first European to set foot on the island of Hispaniola, now split between Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

2. 1831: Former U.S. President John Quincy Adams took his seat in the House of Representatives. He is the only president to serve in the House after his presidency.

3. 1933: Prohibition in the United States officially ends with the ratification of the 21st Amendment to the Constitution, repealing the 18th Amendment.

4. 1955: The Montgomery Bus Boycott, led by Martin Luther King Jr., began in Montgomery, Alabama, in response to Rosa Parks' arrest for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person.

5. 2013: Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa and anti-apartheid revolutionary, passes away at the age of 95.

6. 2014: The first successful test flight of the Orion spacecraft, designed by NASA for crewed missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, takes place.

These are just a few examples, and many other events, both significant and lesser-known, have taken place on December 5 throughout history.

Monday, December 4, 2023

Historical Events on December 4

Here are some historical events that happened on December 4:

1. 1783: At Fraunces Tavern in New York City, General George Washington bids farewell to his officers of the Continental Army, marking the end of the American Revolutionary War.

2. 1872: The Mary Celeste, a British-American merchant ship, was discovered adrift and deserted in the Atlantic Ocean. The mystery of the crew's disappearance remains unsolved to this day.

3. 1918: U.S. President Woodrow Wilson leaves for the Versailles Peace Conference in France, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to travel to Europe.

4. 1945: The United States Senate approves the participation of the United States in the United Nations.

5. 1965: The Gemini 7 spacecraft is launched with astronauts Frank Borman and Jim Lovell aboard. It later performs the first successful space rendezvous with Gemini 6A.

6. 1971: The United Nations Security Council calls an emergency session to consider the deteriorating situation between India and Pakistan, leading to the Bangladesh Liberation War.

7. 1991: Pan American World Airways (Pan Am) goes bankrupt, marking the end of an era for one of the most iconic American airlines.

8. 1998: The Unity module, the first module of the International Space Station (ISS), is launched into orbit.

9. 2002: United Nations weapons inspectors return to Iraq after a four-year hiatus, resuming their search for weapons of mass destruction.

10. 2015: The Paris Agreement, a global climate accord, is adopted by 195 countries during the 21st session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21) in Paris.

These are just a few examples, and there are many more events that occurred on December 4 throughout history.

Sunday, December 3, 2023

Historical Events on December 3

Here are some historical events that happened on December 3:

1. 1818: Illinois became the 21st U.S. state.

2. 1833: Oberlin College in Ohio became the first coeducational institution of higher learning in the United States.

3. 1967: The first successful human heart transplant was performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard in Cape Town, South Africa.

4. 1984: A deadly gas leak occurred at the Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, India, resulting in thousands of deaths and injuries.

5. 1992: The first text message, "Merry Christmas," was sent by Neil Papworth, a 22-year-old engineer, from his computer to a mobile phone.

6. 1999: NASA's Mars Polar Lander touched down on Mars. Unfortunately, communication with the lander was lost soon after, and its mission was declared a failure.

7. 2012: A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Turkey, killing over 600 people.

These are just a few examples, and there may be other significant events that occurred on December 3 throughout history.

Historical Events on December 2

Here are some historical events that happened on December 2:

1. 1804: Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself Emperor of the French in Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

2. 1823: President James Monroe proclaimed the Monroe Doctrine, a U.S. policy that opposed European colonialism in the Americas.

3. 1851: French President Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte staged a coup d'état, dissolving the French National Assembly and establishing himself as Emperor Napoleon III.

4. 1942: The first controlled nuclear chain reaction took place at the University of Chicago as part of the Manhattan Project.

5. 1954: The U.S. Senate voted to censure Senator Joseph McCarthy for his conduct during the Army-McCarthy hearings.

6. 1970: The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began operations.

7. 1982: At the University of Utah, Barney Clark became the first person to receive a permanent artificial heart.

8. 2001: Enron Corporation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, marking one of the largest corporate bankruptcies in U.S. history.

9. 2010: WikiLeaks began releasing a collection of more than 250,000 American diplomatic cables.

These are just a few examples, and many more events, both significant and minor, have occurred on December 2 throughout history.

Friday, December 1, 2023

Historical Events on December 1

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Here are some historical events that happened on December 1:

1. 1913: The Ford Motor Company introduced the first moving assembly line, revolutionizing the manufacturing process and making cars more affordable.

2. 1955: Rosa Parks, an African American seamstress, refused to give up her seat to a white man on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, leading to the Montgomery Bus Boycott and becoming a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement.

3. 1988: Benazir Bhutto was sworn in as the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan.

4. 1990: Channel Tunnel workers from the United Kingdom and France met beneath the English Channel seabed, connecting the two countries for the first time.

5. 2001: Argentina's economic crisis culminated in riots and looting in Buenos Aires.

6. 2013: China successfully launched its first moon rover, Chang'e-3, marking a significant step in its space exploration program.

7. 2019: Pope Francis visited Japan, becoming the first pope to visit the country in 38 years.

These are just a few notable events from December 1 in history.

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Historical events of November 30

Here are some historical events that happened on November 30:

1. 1487: The Battle of Stoke Field took place in England during the Wars of the Roses. It was the final battle of the conflict between the houses of York and Lancaster for control of the English throne.

2. 1782: The United States and Great Britain signed preliminary articles of peace, ending the American Revolutionary War. The Treaty of Paris would later formalize the end of the war in 1783.

3. 1803: The formal transfer of the Louisiana Purchase from France to the United States took place in St. Louis.

4. 1872: The first-ever international football (soccer) match was played at Hamilton Crescent in Glasgow, Scotland, between Scotland and England.

5. 1936: In London, the Crystal Palace was destroyed by fire. The Crystal Palace was originally built for the Great Exhibition of 1851.

6. 1954: The first known ascent of Mount Everest's southern approach was completed by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary.

7. 1993: U.S. President Bill Clinton signed the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act into law, which mandated federal background checks on firearm purchasers in the United States.

8. 1999: The World Trade Organization protests, known as the "Battle of Seattle," erupted in Seattle, Washington, during the WTO Ministerial Conference.

9. 2013: China successfully launched its lunar rover, Chang'e-3, which later landed on the Moon.

These are just a few examples, and many more events, both significant and lesser known, have occurred on November 30 throughout history.

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Historical events of November 29

Here are some historical events that happened on November 29:

1. 1947: The United Nations General Assembly voted to partition Palestine into Jewish and Arab states, leading to the establishment of the state of Israel.

2. 1963: The Beatles released their album "With The Beatles" in the United Kingdom.

3. 1972: Atari released "Pong," the first commercially successful video game.

4. 1986: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that a radioactive cloud from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster had drifted over Scandinavia, prompting widespread concerns about nuclear safety.

5. 2001: George Harrison, the lead guitarist of The Beatles, passed away at the age of 58 after a battle with lung cancer.

6. 2012: The United Nations General Assembly voted to recognize Palestine as a non-member observer state.

7. 2019: A volcanic eruption occurred on White Island, New Zealand, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.

Please note that these are just a few notable events, and there may be other significant occurrences on November 29 throughout history.

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Historical events of November 28

Here are a few notable events from November 28:

1. 1520: Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan reached the Pacific Ocean after passing through the South American strait that now bears his name, the Strait of Magellan.

2. 1895: The first American automobile race took place from Chicago to Evanston, Illinois. Frank Duryea won the race in his motorized vehicle.

3. 1920: Irish War of Independence: The Kilmichael Ambush took place in County Cork, Ireland, where the Irish Republican Army (IRA) ambushed a convoy of British Auxiliaries, resulting in the deaths of 17 Auxiliaries.

4. 1942: The Cocoanut Grove nightclub in Boston caught fire, leading to 492 deaths. It remains one of the deadliest nightclub fires in U.S. history.

5. 1960: Mauritania gained independence from France.=

6. 1979: Air New Zealand Flight 901, a sightseeing flight over Antarctica, crashed into Mount Erebus, killing all 257 people on board. It remains New Zealand's deadliest disaster.

7. 1987: South Korea's first direct presidential elections were held. Roh Tae-woo won and became the first civilian president in 26 years.

8. 2008: Gunmen attacked multiple locations in the Indian city of Mumbai, including the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, resulting in more than 160 deaths.

These are just a few examples, and there may be other significant events that occurred on November 28 in different years.

Monday, November 27, 2023

Historical events of November 27

While numerous events have occurred throughout history on November 27, here are a few notable ones:

1. 1703: The first Eddystone Lighthouse was destroyed in a storm off the coast of England. It was the first lighthouse to be built on a small rock in the open sea.

2. 1895: Alfred Nobel signed his last will and testament, establishing the Nobel Prizes. The prizes were first awarded in 1901, and they continue to be prestigious awards in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace.

3. 1971: The Soviet Union launched the Mars 2 spacecraft. It later became the first spacecraft to reach the surface of Mars, although its descent module crashed.

4. 1978: San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and City Supervisor Harvey Milk were assassinated by former supervisor Dan White. This event had a significant impact on the LGBTQ rights movement.

5. 2008: In Mumbai, India, a series of coordinated terrorist attacks occurred, targeting several locations in the city. Over 160 people were killed, and hundreds were injured.

These are just a few examples, and many other events, both significant and minor, have occurred on November 27 throughout history.

Sunday, November 26, 2023

Historical events of November 26

Some historical events that happened on November 26:

1. 1789: The first national Thanksgiving Day was celebrated in the United States, as proclaimed by President George Washington.

2. 1863: President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday in the United States.

3. 1922: Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon became the first people to enter the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun in over 3000 years.

4. 1942: The film "Casablanca," directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, premiered in New York City.

5. 1943: During World War II, the HMT Rohna, a British transport ship, was sunk by a German air attack in the Mediterranean. It was the largest single-incident loss of U.S. troops at sea in the war.

6. 1979: The United States Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, was attacked by a mob, leading to the death of four people and the burning of the embassy.

7. 2008: A series of coordinated terrorist attacks occurred in Mumbai, India. Over four days, multiple locations were targeted, resulting in at least 166 deaths and hundreds of injuries.

8. 2011: NASA's Mars Science Laboratory mission, carrying the Curiosity rover, was launched to explore Mars.

These are just a few events from history that took place on November 26. Events may vary each year, so you might want to check for specific occurrences in a particular year.

Saturday, November 25, 2023

Historical Events on November 25th

Several historical events have occurred on November 25th. Here are a few notable ones:

1. 1952: Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap" Opens
   - Agatha Christie's play "The Mousetrap" premiered in London's West End. It would go on to become the longest continuously-running play in history.

2. 1864: American Civil War - Battle of Missionary Ridge
   - Union forces, led by General Ulysses S. Grant, achieved a decisive victory over Confederate forces at the Battle of Missionary Ridge in Tennessee.

3. 1973: Greek Military Junta Falls
   - The military junta in Greece, which had been in power since a coup in 1967, collapsed, leading to the restoration of democracy.

4. 1986: Iran-Contra Affair Revelations
   - U.S. President Ronald Reagan revealed that profits from covert arms sales to Iran had been diverted to fund Contra rebels in Nicaragua. This became known as the Iran-Contra Affair.

5. 1920: League of Nations Founded
   - The League of Nations, the predecessor to the United Nations, was founded in Geneva, Switzerland, with the aim of promoting international cooperation and preventing future conflicts.

6. 1950: Korean War - Battle of Chosin Reservoir Begins
   - In the Korean War, Chinese forces launched a massive counteroffensive against United Nations forces at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.

7. 1783: British Evacuation of New York
   - The last British troops departed from New York City, marking the end of British occupation during the American Revolution.

These are just a few examples, and many other events, both significant and minor, have occurred on November 25th throughout history.