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November 1: Art, Tragedy, and Historic Moves in Time

11/2/2025

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On November 1, 1512, Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling was first exhibited in Rome.
On November 1, 1604, Shakespeare's Othello debuted, with a new production starring Denzel Washington set for Broadway in 2025.
On November 1, 1755, a devastating Lisbon earthquake killed 60,000 people.
On November 1, 1800, President John Adams moved into the newly built White House.

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Story summary

On November 1, 1512, Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling was first exhibited in Rome.
On November 1, 1604, Shakespeare's Othello debuted, with a new production starring Denzel Washington set for Broadway in 2025.
On November 1, 1755, a devastating Lisbon earthquake killed 60,000 people.
On November 1, 1800, President John Adams moved into the newly built White House.