1820An 80-Ton Sperm Whale Attacks the Whaleship Essex
The real-life event that inspired Herman Melville’s “Moby-Dick” occurred on November 20th, 1820, when the whaleship Essex was attacked and sunk by an 80-ton sperm whale in the South Pacific. This harrowing tale of survival is etched in maritime history.
1947Princess Elizabeth Marries Philip Mountbatten
On this joyous day, Princess Elizabeth (now Queen Elizabeth II) married Philip Mountbatten at Westminster Abbey in 1947. Their union has since become one of the longest-lasting royal marriages in history.
1969Occupation of Alcatraz Island by Native American Activists
On November 20th, 1969, a group of Native American activists, known as the Indians of All Tribes, occupied Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay. This symbolic protest aimed to draw attention to Native American rights and issues.
