On This Day in History November 15, 2018

Historical Events 1492  Christopher Columbus notes 1st recorded reference to tobacco 1884  European Colonization and trade in Africa is officially regulated at the international Berlin Conference, formalizing European powers "Scramble for Africa" 1904  King C. Gillette patents the Gillette razor blade 1948  Mackenzie King retires after 22 years as Prime Minister of Canada 1969  An estimated 2 million people take part in the Vietnam War Moratorium demonstration across the United States More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Erwin Rommel (1891 - 1944) Georgia O’Keeffe (1887 - 1986) Gerhart Hauptmann (1862 - 1946) William Herschel (1738 - 1822) More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Johannes Kepler (1571 - 1630) Justinian I ( - 565) More Famous Deaths November 16th: All Eyes on Birthplace of British Rock 'n' Roll Tommy Steele, Britain's first rock 'n' roll star, was discovered on this day at a coffee bar in central London, appearing live on the BBC's first pop music show.