November 16th has been a day of triumphs and tragedies throughout history. From Francisco Pizarro's capture of the Inca emperor Atahualpa in 1532, to the execution of Louis Riel, the "Father of Manitoba", in 1885, this day has seen its share of dramatic events. It's also a day that celebrates important inventions, like John Ambrose Fleming's patent for the thermionic valve (vacuum tube) in 1904 and the founding of UNESCO in 1945. We'll also explore the lives of notable figures born on this day, such as W.C. Handy, "Father of the Blues", video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto, and author Chinua Achebe. Tune in to learn more about this fascinating date!

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