On This Very Day...

November 10th

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  • 1793
    France abolishes forced worship, promoting religious freedom.
  • 1871
    Henry Stanley finds David Livingstone in Africa, famously asking, 'Dr. Livingstone, I presume?'
  • 1885
    Gottlieb Daimler reveals the world's first motorcycle, a significant invention.
  • 1954
    Marine Corps War Memorial unveiled in Virginia, honoring fallen US Marines.
  • 1969
    'Sesame Street' makes its debut on PBS, educating and entertaining children.
  • 1990
    'Home Alone', directed by Chris Columbus and starring Macaulay Culkin, premieres.
  • 1951
    North American Numbering Plan initiated, simplifying long-distance calling.
  • 1970
    The Great Wall of China opens its doors to tourists from around the world.
  • 1977
    Major Indoor Soccer League officially forms, bringing soccer indoors.
  • 1903
    Mary Anderson invents the windshield wiper, improving driving safety.

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