On this day

26 November in history.

5 moments from 1805 to 2011: discovery, creativity and courage, each with a source to read more.

5 moments

2011

Curiosity sets off for Mars. NASA launched the Mars Science Laboratory from Cape Canaveral, with the Curiosity rover on board.

Wikipedia: NASA

More from 26 November

  1. Painted portrait of the engineer Thomas Telford.

    1805

    The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct opens

    Thomas Telford's Pontcysyllte Aqueduct was officially opened.

    Wikipedia: Thomas TelfordWikipedia: Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

    Photo: Henry Raeburn / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

  2. 1917

    The NHL is formed

    Five ice hockey clubs, among them the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Arenas, joined forces to start the National Hockey League.

    Wikipedia: National Hockey LeagueWikipedia: Montreal CanadiensWikipedia: Montreal Wanderers

  3. Howard Carter standing with a book in his hand.

    1922

    Carter and Carnarvon step into Tutankhamun's tomb

    Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon entered the tomb of Tutankhamun, the first people to do so in more than 3,000 years.

    Wikipedia: Howard CarterWikipedia: George Herbert, 5th Earl of CarnarvonWikipedia: Tomb of Tutankhamun

    Photo: Chicago Daily News, Inc., photographer / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

  4. The original 1942 poster for Casablanca.

    1942

    Casablanca premieres

    Casablanca, starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, was shown for the first time, in New York City.

    Wikipedia: Casablanca (film)

    Photo: Bill Gold / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

Moments chosen for discovery, creativity and courage. Each one links to a source where you can read more; photos are credited to their owners.