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November 21 ~ On November 21, 1935, the China Clipper completed the first commercial crossing of Pacific by plane. Learn more about transPacific flight @ your library. On this day in 1620, the Mayflower Compact was signed by Pilgrims in Cape Cod.

November 20 ~ On this day in 1931 AT&T instigated the first commercial teletype service. On November 20, 1967, at 11:00 a.m., the Census Clock at Department of Commerce ticked past 200 million. Learn more about the science of population forecasting @ your library.

November 20, Fire damages Chemistry building on November 20, 1943. [Twenty-Eighth Biennial Report of the Regents of Education of the State of South Dakota to the Governor for the Biennial Period Ending June 30, 1944, Fiscal Years 1942-43 and 1943-44, Transmitted to the Legislature at the Twenty-Ninth Biennial Session, 1945. pg. 319]

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.