1954 – Ellis Island, the gateway to America, closes after processing more than 12 million immigrants since opening in 1892. Source: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=VideoArticle&id=52087
Downtown Mesa has another fun filled weekend of events on tap. This coming weekend is packed full of events with something for everyone from Friday evening through Sunday. 2nd Friday – Harvest Moon on Main Great shopping, dining and entertainment continues the Second Fridays. November 13 from 6-10 p.m. many downtown businesses stay open late [...]
1918 – World War I ends: Germany signs an armistice agreement with the Allies in a railroad car outside of Compiègne in France. The war officially stops at 11:00 (The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month) this is annually honoured with two-minutes of silence. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/November_11
1775 – The United States Marine Corps is founded at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia by Samuel Nicholas. 1969 – National Educational Television (the predecessor to the Public Broadcasting Service) debuts the children’s television program Sesame Street. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/November_10
AZ Diamond Band – A Neil Diamond Tribute Band will be replicating the vocals, orchestrations and performance styling of Mr. Neil Diamond. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy an evening of great music under the stars! This special concert is dedicated to our Veterans. Thursday, November 12th from 6:30-8:30pm at the Freestone Park Amphitheater [...]
1989 – East German officials opened the Berlin Wall, allowing travel from East to West Berlin. Source: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=2479
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dana Point Executive Plaza, 3303 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert, Arizona 85234 Admission is free to the public Gilbert small business owners Lissette Lent and Kim Fisher, on November 21st , will host Le Chic Polka Dot Boutique. Artisans and vendors valley wide will partake in selling [...]
1860 – Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th president of the United States over a deeply divided Democratic Party, becoming the first Republican to win the presidency. Source: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=5500
Fulton Homes and radio station KEZ 99.9 have teamed up to brighten the holidays for children. From November 16 – December 14, people are encouraged to drop off toys and books at the radio station or any one of the events held throughout the valley, with all donations benefiting the children of Phoenix Children’s Hospital. [...]
1872 – Women’s suffrage: In defiance of the law, suffragist Susan B. Anthony votes for the first time, and is later fined $100. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/November_5
