Thursday, November 23, 2023

History for November 23

History for November 23 - On-This-Day.com 
Franklin Pierce 1804 - 14th President of the United States
  • 1889 - The first jukebox made its debut in San Francisco, at the Palais Royale Saloon.
  • 1936 - The first edition of "Life" was published.
  • 1943 - During World War II, U.S. forces seized control of Tarawa and Makin from the Japanese during the Central Pacific offensive in the Gilbert Islands.
  • 1946 - Mound Metalcraft changed its name to Tonka Toys Incorporated.
  • 1983 - The first Pershing II missiles were deployed in West Germany. In response, the U.S.S.R. broke off International Nuclear Forces (INF) talks in Geneva.
  • 1998 - Dennis Rodman filed for an annulment from Carmen Electra. The two had been married on November 14, 1998.

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