ON THIS DAY
What happened on November 2?
November 2 brings together stories of diplomacy, broadcasting, aviation and life in orbit, connecting people and turning points from different places and periods.
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The Balfour Declaration was issued
British foreign secretary Arthur Balfour sent a letter supporting a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine.
The BBC began regular high-definition television broadcasts
The BBC Television Service started scheduled broadcasts from Alexandra Palace in London.
The Spruce Goose made its only flight
Howard Hughes piloted the enormous wooden H-4 Hercules flying boat briefly above Long Beach Harbor.
The first resident crew arrived at the International Space Station
Expedition 1 docked with the International Space Station two days after launching from Kazakhstan.
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