1783CE
War
British evacuate New York City
The last British troops withdrew from New York City, marking the end of British military presence in the United States. The event, celebrated as Evacuation Day, concluded the American Revolutionary War.
Daily Chronicle
November 25
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1835CE
Birth
Andrew Carnegie Born
A Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist who led the expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century and gave away nearly 90 percent of his fortune to charity.
1952CE
Culture
The Mousetrap premieres
Agatha Christie's murder mystery play 'The Mousetrap' opened in London's West End. It became the longest continuously running play in history, celebrating over 25,000 performances.