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History

On This Day – November 10

On This Day – November 10

  • 1969 Sesame Street premieres

    Sesame Street, the long-running American children’s television series, premiered on TV stations.

  • 1951 North American Numbering Plan begins

    The plan standardized distance calling and gave phone numbers in cities a fixed 3 digit prefix, also called an area code. This made making long-distance calls faster and easier and without the involvement of an operator. The first call under the plan was made between the mayors of Englewood, New Jersey and Alameda, California.

  • 1903 Windshield wiper patented

    The US patent office granted inventor Mary Anderson a patent for automatic windshield wipers – a device that is used to remove or wipe the front and back windshields in automobiles.

  • 1898 Wilmington riots begin

    Thought to be one of the only incidents of insurrection against a local government in the United States, the Wilmington Race Riots of 1898 or the Wilmington Massacre of 1898 began after an election voted in a biracial city council. In retaliation, white supremacists overthrew the council, destroyed a lot of property and killed many black people in the city over the course of a few days.

  • 1775 US Marine Corps is created

    The elite military force capable of operating on land, sea and air was founded in Philadelphia during the American Revolutionary War. A resolution of the Second Continental Congress formed two battalions of Continental Marines that became the forerunners of today’s marine corps.

Cruise

Cruise Ship Season Wraps Up

Saint John Cruise Ship Season Wraps Up with a Record-Breaking Total of 179,380 Passengers!

    As the crisp autumn breeze settles in and the leaves begin to change colors, we bid adieu to yet another remarkable cruise ship season here in Saint John. The bustling wharves, the vibrant energy, and the cheerful buzz of tourists from all corners of the globe have been the hallmark of the past few months. With the final departure on November 7, we’ve concluded the 2023 cruise ship season with an astounding total of 179,380 passengers, setting a new benchmark in our city’s maritime history!

  From the thrilling adventures on the Bay of Fundy to the breathtaking views of the Reversing Falls, the scenic beauty and the warm hospitality of our city have undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the hearts of our beloved visitors. The local businesses, artisans, and cultural attractions have all come together to create an unforgettable experience for our esteemed guests, showcasing the very best of what Saint John has to offer.

  But fear not, dear friends, for the spirit of festivity is just around the corner! As the cruise ship season draws to a close, we eagerly anticipate the upcoming Christmas season, when Saint John will once again be adorned with twinkling lights, festive decorations, and the enchanting melodies of holiday cheer. We invite you all to join us in celebrating the joyous festivities that await, as we embrace the magic of the season and spread warmth and merriment throughout our charming city.

  Stay tuned for the exciting lineup of events, special offers, and heartwarming community gatherings that will make this Christmas season in Saint John truly unforgettable. Let’s come together to create lasting memories and cherish the spirit of togetherness that defines the holiday season.

   We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the passengers, crew members, and everyone who contributed to making this cruise ship season an extraordinary success. Here’s to a magnificent season behind us and an even more magical one ahead! 🎄✨

 

History

On This Day – November 9

On This Day – November 9

  • 2009 20th anniversary of the fall of Berlin Wall

    On this day, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the last soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev and Polish ex-president and Noble Prize winner Lech Walesa walked through Brandenburg Gate in Berlin to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

  • 1994 Darmstadtium created for the first time

    The heavily radioactive element with an atomic number of 110 and symbol Ds, was created at Gesellschaft für Schwerionenforschung (Institute for Heavy Ion Research) in Darmstadt, Germany, the city after which the element is named.

  • 1985 Youngest person to become World Chess Champion

    22-year-old Russian Gary Kasparov won the 13th World Chess Championship against Anatoly Karpov to become the youngest World Chess Champion.

  • 1967 Rolling Stone makes its debut

    The biweekly popular culture magazine was founded by Jann Simon Wenner in San Francisco. The magazine launched the careers of many famous authors and published the early versions of Hunter S. Thompson’s Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

  • 1938 Night of broken glass

    A pogrom against Jewish businesses, synagogues, and Jews in Germany and Austria was carried out by Sturmabteilung troops and civilians. The series of attacks that killed about 70 people and put 30,000 jews in prison is known as night of broken glass or Kristallnacht

History

On This Day – November 8

On This Day – November 8

  • 1972 Home Box Office launched

    The premium TV channel, informally known as HBO, is the oldest paid TV channel in the United States. The first program to screen on the channel was Sometimes a Great Notion, a movie starring Paul Newman and Henry Fonda.

  • 1971 Coup in Thailand

    Field Marshal Thanom Kittikachorn staged a coup against his own government and dismissed the parliament citing increasing communist influence.

  • 1939 Assassination attempt on Hitler

    Johann Georg Elser, a German woodworker, attempted to kill Adolf Hilter and other high ranking members of the Nazi party during the 16th anniversary observances of the Beer Hall Putsch, a failed coup attempt by Hitler in 1923. The time bomb Elser used in a beer hall called Bürgerbräukeller in Munich went off but failed to kill Hitler. Elser was caught and imprisoned in Dachau for 5 years.

  • 1923 Beer Hall Putsch

    On this day, Adolf Hitler and other members of the Nazi party attempted to overthrow current government by marching to Berlin. They started the march at the Bürgerbräu Keller in Munich. The coup attempt was eventually unsuccessful and Hitler was captured and imprisoned for 2 years.

  • 1895 First person to observe X-rays

    German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen accidentally discovered X-rays, also sometimes called Röntgen rays while working on cathode rays. X-rays are a type of electromagnetic radiation that are often used today in medicine. Röntgen was awarded the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901 for his discovery.