1619 38 colonists from Berkeley Parish, England disembark in Virginia and give thanks to God. Considered by many The First Thanksgiving in the Americas.
1791 Britain's "The Observer" is first published, the oldest Sunday newspaper in the world.
1908 The world's ten leading maritime nations attend a Naval Conference in London; they agree on rules for blockade, convoys, and seizure of contraband.
1915 Frank Friday Fletcher is first US admiral to receive Congressional Medal of Honor.
1918 US President Woodrow Wilson sails for Versailles Peace Conference in France.
1948 SS Kiangya hits mine in Whangpoo River, China, sinks killing 2,750
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