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November 19 ~ On this day in 1947, a 200" mirror arrives at Mt. Palomar , the crucial piece of the gigantic Hale telescope. Discover the power of large telescopes @ your library. In 1969 Apollo 12 's Conrad & Bean become the third and fourth humans to walk on the Moon . Join the adventure @ your library.

November 18 ~ On November 18, 1960, the U.S. Copyright Office issued its 10 millionth registration. Learn the dos and don’ts of copyright @ your library. On this day in 1928, Walt Disney 's Mickey Mouse debuted in "Steamboat Willie." Want to build your own empire? Study entrepreneurship @ your library.

November 17 ~ On this day in 1863, Abraham Lincoln began the first draft of his Gettysburg address . Need help writing your masterpiece? It's @ your library. In 1913 the Panama Canal opened. More about the canal @ your library.

November 16 ~ President Nixon authorized construction of the Alaskan pipeline on November 16, 1973. Follow the trail of the pipeline @ your library. On the same day Skylab 4 was launched into Earth orbit. Explore the universe with Skylab @ your library.

November 15 ~ On this day in 1806, explorer Zebulon Pike first set his eyes on the peak that would soon bear his name. Discover a wealth of information about Pike's Peak @ your library. Charles Darwin aboard the HMS Beagle reached Tahiti on this day in 1835. Follow the adventure @ your library.

November 15 - First school magazine The Arum published [sources #2] [Stymiest, Ruth Anne. "Centennial: An Illustrated History, 1885-1985". 1985, pg. 24]

November 14 ~ On November 14th, 1889, New York World reporter Nellie Bly began her attempt to surpass fictitious journey of Jules Verne 's Phileas Fogg by traveling around world in less than 80 days. Join in the adventure @ your library. Albert Einstein presented his quantum theory of light on this day in 1908. Learn more @ your library.