What Happened On November 14th?

Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick Published (1851)

One of the most influential novels in American literature was unleashed upon the world on November 14th, 1851. Herman Melville’s masterpiece, Moby-Dick, tells the gripping tale of Captain Ahab’s relentless pursuit of a white whale. The book, initially met with mixed reviews, has since achieved cult status and is now widely recognized as a literary classic. Melville’s profound exploration of themes such as obsession, fate, and the complexities of human nature continues to captivate readers to this day.

Apollo 12 Lands on the Moon’s Ocean of Storms (1969)

On November 14th, 1969, Apollo 12, the second manned mission to the Moon, landed safely in the region known as the Ocean of Storms. This extraordinary achievement came just four months after the historic Apollo 11 mission that saw Neil Armstrong become the first person to set foot on the lunar surface. Astronauts Charles Conrad Jr. and Alan Bean spent seven hours and 45 minutes exploring the Moon, collecting samples, and conducting experiments. Apollo 12’s success furthered humanity’s understanding of our nearest celestial neighbor and paved the way for future missions.

Cambodian Royal Family Returns after Decades (1991)

A momentous day for Cambodia took place as the long-exiled Cambodian Royal Family returned to their homeland after decades in exile. The Royal Family, including King Norodom Sihanouk and Queen Norodom Monineath, had been forced to leave Cambodia during the Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s. Their return signaled a step towards reconciliation and the rebuilding of the nation after years of civil war and turmoil. The event was met with immense joy and celebration by the Cambodian people, who viewed the return of their beloved King and Queen as a symbol of hope and unity.