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November 16th

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  • 1532

    Pizarro captures Inca Emperor Atahualpa.

  • 1926

    New York Rangers' first ice hockey game.

  • 1925

    Advancement of Atheism association forms in NY.

  • 1939

    Al Capone released from Alcatraz jail.

  • 1976

    Rick Barry's NBA free throw streak of 60 ends.

  • 2001

    'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' premieres. View Post →

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  • 2012

    'Call of Duty: Black Ops 2' earns $500m in a day.

  • 2018

    Elevator falls 84 floors in Chicago, no injuries.

  • 1907

    Oklahoma admitted as the 46th US state.

  • 1915

    Coca-Cola's contoured bottle patented.

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