Today's selected anniversaries: 27th November 2023

Today's selected anniversaries: 27th November 2023

1856:

William III unilaterally revised the constitution of Luxembourg, greatly expanding his powers as grand duke.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxembourg_coup_of_1856

1950:

Korean War: The Chinese People's Volunteer Army launched multiple attacks against United Nations forces, beginning the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Chosin_Reservoir

1963:

President Lyndon B. Johnson delivered the "Let Us Continue" speech to a joint session of the U.S. Congress five days after the assassination of John F. Kennedy, in which he advocated for civil-rights legislation and national cohesion.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let_Us_Continue

2009:

Lady Gaga performed the first concert of The Monster Ball Tour, which became the highest-grossing tour in history for a debut headlining artist.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Monster_Ball_Tour

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