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[November 20th, 1925] Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., a politician and businessman, and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, a philanthropist and socialite, announces the birth of a son, they name him Robert Francis Kennedy
[November 28th, 1925] The WSM Barn Dance (Grand Ole Opry) debuted on WSM radio in Nashville, Tennessee, with announcer George D. Hay and 77-year-old fiddler Uncle Jimmy Thompson. This radio show, which began just one month after the station went on the air, was a success. (pinned)
November 28, 2025 at 5:02 AM
[November 28th, 1925] The WSM Barn Dance (Grand Ole Opry) debuted on WSM radio in Nashville, Tennessee, with announcer George D. Hay and 77-year-old fiddler Uncle Jimmy Thompson. This radio show, which began just one month after the station went on the air, was a success. (pinned)
[November 27th, 1925] Magnus Enckell, a prominent Finnish Symbolist painter, died in Stockholm, Sweden. He was 55. Here are some of his works:
November 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
[November 27th, 1925] Magnus Enckell, a prominent Finnish Symbolist painter, died in Stockholm, Sweden. He was 55. Here are some of his works:
[November 27th, 1925] Observations of a Man about Town (Press and Sun-Bulletin)
November 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
[November 27th, 1925] Observations of a Man about Town (Press and Sun-Bulletin)
[November 27th, 1925] What's Wrong Here?
November 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
[November 27th, 1925] What's Wrong Here?
[November 27th, 1925] In a Detroit murder trial, Judge Frank Murphy dismissed the jury after 49 hours of deadlock. Dr. Ossian Sweet and ten others will be released on bond. The defense was led by Clarence Darrow.
November 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
[November 27th, 1925] In a Detroit murder trial, Judge Frank Murphy dismissed the jury after 49 hours of deadlock. Dr. Ossian Sweet and ten others will be released on bond. The defense was led by Clarence Darrow.
[November 27th, 1925] A man named Gus Martin was killed in a train collision at Sleeman when his truck was struck by a freight train. He is survived by his wife and six children, who are receiving community support.
November 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
[November 27th, 1925] A man named Gus Martin was killed in a train collision at Sleeman when his truck was struck by a freight train. He is survived by his wife and six children, who are receiving community support.
[November 27th, 1925] This text discusses the history of Thanksgiving in the U.S., tracing its origins to the Pilgrims and the first feast in 1621. It highlights how the holiday evolved, with Harvard College playing a role in establishing a fixed date.
November 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
[November 27th, 1925] This text discusses the history of Thanksgiving in the U.S., tracing its origins to the Pilgrims and the first feast in 1621. It highlights how the holiday evolved, with Harvard College playing a role in establishing a fixed date.
[November 27th, 1925] French Cubist painter Roger de La Fresnaye dies in Grasse, France. He was 40. Here are some of his works:
November 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
[November 27th, 1925] French Cubist painter Roger de La Fresnaye dies in Grasse, France. He was 40. Here are some of his works:
[November 27th, 1925] Germany's Reichstag approved the Locarno Security Pact and its entry into the League of Nations, despite opposition. Chancellor Luther and Foreign Secretary Stresemann will travel to London to sign the treaties, seeking more concessions from allies.
November 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
[November 27th, 1925] Germany's Reichstag approved the Locarno Security Pact and its entry into the League of Nations, despite opposition. Chancellor Luther and Foreign Secretary Stresemann will travel to London to sign the treaties, seeking more concessions from allies.
[November 27th, 1925] The 1925 Florida tropical storm formed as a tropical depression near the Yucatán Peninsula.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
[November 27th, 1925] The 1925 Florida tropical storm formed as a tropical depression near the Yucatán Peninsula.
[November 27th, 1925] Colorful covers of today's magazines
November 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
[November 27th, 1925] Colorful covers of today's magazines
[November 27th, 1925] A violent clash occurs at a National Socialist Labor Party meeting in Berlin, where a speaker comparing Hitler and Lenin led to a fight involving beer glasses, fists, and knives, and later a vandalism incident at a socialist newspaper's office.
November 27, 2025 at 5:16 AM
[November 27th, 1925] A violent clash occurs at a National Socialist Labor Party meeting in Berlin, where a speaker comparing Hitler and Lenin led to a fight involving beer glasses, fists, and knives, and later a vandalism incident at a socialist newspaper's office.
[November 26th, 1925] Nebraska's Cornhuskers defeated Notre Dame 17-0, avenging last year's loss.
November 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
[November 26th, 1925] Nebraska's Cornhuskers defeated Notre Dame 17-0, avenging last year's loss.
[November 26th, 1925] The second annual Macy's Christmas Parade takes place in New York City. It featured floats, bands, zoo animals, and ended with Santa arriving at Macy's Herald Square.
November 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
[November 26th, 1925] The second annual Macy's Christmas Parade takes place in New York City. It featured floats, bands, zoo animals, and ended with Santa arriving at Macy's Herald Square.
[November 26th, 1925] The Tupolev TB-1, a Soviet bomber aircraft, an angular monoplane that served as the backbone of the Soviet bomber force for many years, and was the first large all-metal aircraft built in the Soviet Union, takes its first flight
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
[November 26th, 1925] The Tupolev TB-1, a Soviet bomber aircraft, an angular monoplane that served as the backbone of the Soviet bomber force for many years, and was the first large all-metal aircraft built in the Soviet Union, takes its first flight
[November 26th, 1925] In a 1-0 win over the Victoria Cougars, the New York Americans' "Bullet Joe" Simpson scored the only goal, beating goalie Holmes in the third period. New York's strong defense, led by Simpson and Randall, secured the victory.
November 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
[November 26th, 1925] In a 1-0 win over the Victoria Cougars, the New York Americans' "Bullet Joe" Simpson scored the only goal, beating goalie Holmes in the third period. New York's strong defense, led by Simpson and Randall, secured the victory.
[November 26th, 1925] Queen Alexandra's funeral in Westminster Abbey was marked by snow, mirroring her arrival in London 62 years prior. King George V walked alone behind her casket, while a solemn service honored her legacy.
November 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
[November 26th, 1925] Queen Alexandra's funeral in Westminster Abbey was marked by snow, mirroring her arrival in London 62 years prior. King George V walked alone behind her casket, while a solemn service honored her legacy.
[November 26th, 1925] In the first game of the National Hockey League season, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Boston Bruins 2-1. Earl Darragh's trick goal and "Red" Stuart's first-period tally gave Pittsburgh the lead, though a controversial offside call prevented a Bruins goal.
November 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
[November 26th, 1925] In the first game of the National Hockey League season, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Boston Bruins 2-1. Earl Darragh's trick goal and "Red" Stuart's first-period tally gave Pittsburgh the lead, though a controversial offside call prevented a Bruins goal.
[November 26th, 1925] In a 0-0 tie between the Chicago Bears and Cardinals, Red Grange made 30, 25, and 14-yard returns in his professional debut, earning praise and a black eye. The game saw intense defense, with Grange's efforts highlighting his pro debut.
November 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
[November 26th, 1925] In a 0-0 tie between the Chicago Bears and Cardinals, Red Grange made 30, 25, and 14-yard returns in his professional debut, earning praise and a black eye. The game saw intense defense, with Grange's efforts highlighting his pro debut.
[November 26th, 1925] Law 2099, an Italian law, part of the "Leggi fascistissime," required associations to disclose membership and leadership to authorities, enabling Mussolini's regime to suppress opposition and control civil society.
Law 2029, November 26, 1925: On Secret Societies
A historical library of Italian Fascism: documents, articles, books, letters, speeches. Original Italian texts and English translations.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
[November 26th, 1925] Law 2099, an Italian law, part of the "Leggi fascistissime," required associations to disclose membership and leadership to authorities, enabling Mussolini's regime to suppress opposition and control civil society.
[November 26th, 1925] Thanksgiving Day 1925 image gallery:
November 26, 2025 at 5:18 AM
[November 26th, 1925] Thanksgiving Day 1925 image gallery:
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100 years ago today, November 25, 1925:
The Capitol Theatre opened in the town of Arlington, Massachusetts, as a 1,600-seat movie house and vaudeville theater. It was multiplexed in the 1980s, but still retains much of its original historic fabric, both inside and out.📽️🎭
The Capitol Theatre opened in the town of Arlington, Massachusetts, as a 1,600-seat movie house and vaudeville theater. It was multiplexed in the 1980s, but still retains much of its original historic fabric, both inside and out.📽️🎭
November 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
100 years ago today, November 25, 1925:
The Capitol Theatre opened in the town of Arlington, Massachusetts, as a 1,600-seat movie house and vaudeville theater. It was multiplexed in the 1980s, but still retains much of its original historic fabric, both inside and out.📽️🎭
The Capitol Theatre opened in the town of Arlington, Massachusetts, as a 1,600-seat movie house and vaudeville theater. It was multiplexed in the 1980s, but still retains much of its original historic fabric, both inside and out.📽️🎭
[November 25th, 1925] In a close college football game, Brown and Colgate tied 14-14. Brown led early with Jackson Keefer's strong performance, but his injury forced Colgate's Eddle Tryon to shine, leading a late rally to tie the game.
November 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
[November 25th, 1925] In a close college football game, Brown and Colgate tied 14-14. Brown led early with Jackson Keefer's strong performance, but his injury forced Colgate's Eddle Tryon to shine, leading a late rally to tie the game.
[November 25th, 1925] France has responded to Abdel Krim's peace offer, proposing independence for the Riffians with conditions: limiting the Riffian army and Abdel Krim relinquishing control of mineral resources in exchange for 12% of the mineral revenues.
November 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
[November 25th, 1925] France has responded to Abdel Krim's peace offer, proposing independence for the Riffians with conditions: limiting the Riffian army and Abdel Krim relinquishing control of mineral resources in exchange for 12% of the mineral revenues.
[November 25th, 1925] The Royal Canadian Legion was founded at a "National Unity Conference" held at the Marlborough Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba
November 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
[November 25th, 1925] The Royal Canadian Legion was founded at a "National Unity Conference" held at the Marlborough Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba