In 1619, Thirty-eight colonists from Berkeley Parish, England, disembark in Virginia and give thanks to God, considered by many the first Thanksgiving in the Americas.

In 1816, James Monroe is elected to become the 5th President of the United States, defeating Rufus King of the Federalist Party.

In 1844,James Knox Polk elected 11th US President.

In 1915, Henry Ford’s peace ship, Oscar II, sails for Europe ‘to get the boys out of the trenches by Christmas.

In 1918, US President Woodrow Wilson sails for Versailles Peace Conference in France.

In 1954, The first Burger King fast-food restaurant opens in Miami, Florida.

In 1963, Aldo Moro forms Italian government.

In 1965, NASA launches Gemini 7 with Frank Bowman and Jim Lovell.

In 1980, Two months after death of drummer John Bomham, Led Zeppelin announces they will disband.

In 2001, Marike de Klerk, ex-wife of former President F.W. de Klerk is murdered at her home in Cape Town.