This Day in History for November 17 — Suez Canal Opens, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1869: The Suez Canal, linking the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea, opens in Egypt (more info)
1968: Viewers of the Raiders-Jets football game are prevented from watching its exciting finish when NBC switches its broadcast to the movie 'Heidi,' prompting changes to sports broadcasting in the U.S. (more info)
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