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November 15th

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  • 1492

    Columbus records first reference to tobacco.

  • 1904

    King C. Gillette patents the Gillette razor blade. View Post →

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  • 1969

    Wendy's Hamburgers chain founded in Columbus, Ohio.

  • 1989

    'Batman' movie released on video tape.

  • 2001

    Microsoft releases the first Xbox console in the US.

  • 2012

    Deep Horizon Oil Spill: BP's $4.5 billion settlement.

  • 2017

    Da Vinci's 'Salvator Mundi' sells for record $450.3 million.

  • 1777

    Continental Congress approves Articles of Confederation.

  • 1867

    First stock ticker unveiled in New York City.

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