KENTUCKY (11/14/12) – This is your daily update of what has happened on this day in history.
 
The legendary story, “Moby Dick” was published 161 years ago today.
 
Albert Einstein presented the Quantum Theory of Light 104 years ago today.
 
The first airplane lift off from the deck of a ship took place in Norfolk Virginia 102 years ago today.
 
German aircraft destroyed most of Coventry, England during World War II 72 years ago today.
 
Famed performer Ray Charles’ hit song, “Georgia on my Mind” hit number 1 on the charts 52 years ago today.
 
The U.S. Government transported 90,000 soldiers to Vietnam 47 years ago today.
 
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