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Wednesday, November 9, 1938
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The Headlines
BRITISH MONARCHS ACCEPT BID TO VISIT U. S. NEXT SUMMER; King Makes Announcement in Speech Opening Parliament--Stresses 'Good Feeling' CHAMBERLAIN HAILS MOVE Roosevelt 'Pleased' by News-Trip to World's Fair Here Is Believed Doubtful Visit of Vital Importance London Times Comments King George Accepts Roosevelt's Bid to Visit U. S.; Cites 'Good Feeling' Existing Between the Nations Satisfaction Is Expressed Tour of Canada Planned ACCEPT INVITATION TO VISIT THE UNITED STATES
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On This Day
Kristallnacht occurs, instigated by the Nazis using the killing of German diplomat Ernst vom Rath by Herschel Grynszpan as justification.
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You Share a Birthday With
- Ivan Turgenev (1818)
- Carl Sagan (1934)
- Muhammad Iqbal (1877)
- Edward VII (1841)
- Imre Kertész (1929)
Slang
Slang of the decade
General
damefellaswelllousy
Hardboiled
clip jointgriftershamusgunsel
Swing Era
alligatorjitterbugkiller dillerin the groove
Tech Check
Ballpoint Pen, Xerography & Nylon Bristle Toothbrush.
Cost of Living (1930)
Loaf of Bread
$0.09
Gallon of Gas
$0.20
Average Home
$3,900
New Car
$640
Time Elapsed
31,985 days ago
(87 years, 230 days)