Published: Thursday, November 26, 2009
Today in History
Today is Thursday, Nov. 26, the 330th day of 2009. There are 35 days left in the year. This is Thanksgiving Day.
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT
Nov. 26, 1789, was a day of thanksgiving set aside by President George Washington to observe the adoption of the Constitution of the United States.
ON THIS DATE
In 1825, the first college social fraternity, the Kappa Alpha Society, was formed at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y.
In 1842, the founders of the University of Notre Dame arrived at the school’s present-day site near South Bend, Ind.
In 1883, former slave and abolitionist Sojourner Truth died in Michigan.
Associated Press
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT
Nov. 26, 1789, was a day of thanksgiving set aside by President George Washington to observe the adoption of the Constitution of the United States.
ON THIS DATE
In 1825, the first college social fraternity, the Kappa Alpha Society, was formed at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y.
In 1842, the founders of the University of Notre Dame arrived at the school’s present-day site near South Bend, Ind.
In 1883, former slave and abolitionist Sojourner Truth died in Michigan.
Associated Press
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