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1972 — Don Shula becomes the first NFL coach to win 100 regular-season games in 10 seasons when the Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots 52-0.

Today in Sports: Don Shula becomes first NFL coach to win 100 regular-season games in 10 seasons

November 12, 2024 at 4:15 a.m.

1972 — Don Shula becomes the first NFL coach to win 100 regular-season games in...

On Nov. 12, 1954, Ellis Island officially closed as an immigration station and detention center. More than 12 million immigrants arrived in the United States via Ellis Island between 1892 and 1954.

Today in History: Ellis Island closes its doors

November 12, 2024 at 4:00 a.m.

On Nov. 12, 1954, Ellis Island officially closed as an immigration station and detention center....

Revered abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who was the first woman to oversee an American military action during a time of war, was posthumously awarded the rank of general on Monday.

Harriet Tubman posthumously named a general in Veterans Day ceremony

November 11, 2024 at 5:09 p.m.

Revered abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who was the first woman to oversee an American military action...

2007 — Brett Favre joins Dan Marino as the only quarterbacks to throw for 60,000 yards in a career during the second quarter of Green Bay’s 34-0 win over Minnesota.

Today in Sports: Brett Favre throws for 60,000 yards

November 11, 2024 at 4:15 a.m.

2007 — Brett Favre joins Dan Marino as the only quarterbacks to throw for 60,000...

On Nov. 11, 1966, Gemini 12 blasted off on a four-day mission with astronauts James A. Lovell and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin Jr. aboard; it was the tenth and final crewed flight of NASA’s Gemini program.

Today in History: Gemini 12 blasts off

November 11, 2024 at 4:00 a.m.

On Nov. 11, 1966, Gemini 12 blasted off on a four-day mission with astronauts James...

Chicago gangster Dean O'Banion was shot in his State Street flower shop. His murder sparked a fresh round of violence in 1920s Chicago.

Shot dead in his flower shop, bootlegger Dean O’Banion got a classic gangland sendoff

November 10, 2024 at 9:55 a.m.

Chicago gangster Dean O'Banion was shot in his State Street flower shop. His murder sparked...

The men left Illinois for war and returned with Purple Hearts to honor their injuries. But over time, the medals ended up in the custody of the state. For Veterans Day, the Tribune identifies 8 of the recipients and tells their stories.

Mysteries solved: Unclaimed Illinois Purple Hearts may find homes

November 11, 2024 at 11:08 a.m.

The men left Illinois for war and returned with Purple Hearts to honor their injuries....

Today in Sports: Dan Marino surpasses 50,000 career passing yards and reaches 4,000 completions

Today in Sports: Dan Marino surpasses 50,000 career passing yards and reaches 4,000 completions

November 10, 2024 at 4:15 a.m.

1996 — Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino surpasses 50,000 career yards passing in a 37-13...

On Nov. 10, 1969, the children’s educational program “Sesame Street” made its debut on National Educational Television (now PBS).

Today in History: ‘Sesame Street’ makes its debut

November 10, 2024 at 4:00 a.m.

On Nov. 10, 1969, the children’s educational program “Sesame Street” made its debut on National...

On Nov. 9, 1989, communist East Germany threw open its borders, allowing citizens to travel freely to the West for the first time in decades.

Today in History: Berlin Wall falls

November 9, 2024 at 4:00 a.m.

On Nov. 9, 1989, communist East Germany threw open its borders, allowing citizens to travel...

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