Question

17 november events in history five lines

Answer 1

1973 - U.S.A. - - Nixon "I am not a crook"

1973: In a televised appearance President Richard Nixon told the nation today, "I am not a crook." referring to allegations concerning his involvement in the Watergate scandal. 

 

17 Nov, 1920 - Great Britain - - Election

Numerous English Newspapers were thrilled with the outcome of current parliamentary elections. The journalist majority in England at this time was conservative, but word has it that liberal news outlets were also very satisfied with the election turnout. 

 

1920 Turkey - - US Criticized

Turkish newspapers criticized the U.S., saying the United States was spreading "propaganda" against the country. Furthermore, American relief workers and missionaries were accused of attempting to start a war between the U.S. and Turkey. 

 



1931 - U.S.A. - - Depression Starts To Bite

Following the Stock Market crash in 1929 and the start of the Great Depression Studies revealed that prices of consumer goods had dropped an estimated 17 percent from the previous year. Studies were conducted for the previous year from October to October. This study was done by the Department of Labor. 


 

1944 - Finland - - Prime Minister

1944 : Cabinet reform took place upon the election of a new Finnish Prime Minister. This new premier's name was J.K. Paasikivi. He was very instrumental in the negotiations which lead to the armistice (cease-fire) between Moscow and Helsinki. 

 

1950 - Tibet - - Dalai Lama

1950: 15-year-old Tenzin Gyatso, is enthroned as the 14th Dalai Lama at age 15.

 

1953 - U.S.A. - - Care Facilities

Inadequate Care Facilities for Alcoholics and Mental Heath Patients in West Virginia At this time, not enough space was available to deal with both alcoholics and mental health patients. The five major facilities where people with severe drinking problems were held were running out of room to deal with chronic drunks, let alone people with other severe mental health conditions.