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21 November

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1916

Sinking of the Britannic

On 21 November 1916, the liner Britannic, sister ship of the Titanic, sank in the Aegean Sea.

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Contemporary era

1877

Edison announces the phonograph

On 21 November 1877, Thomas Edison announced the invention of the phonograph.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1783

First manned balloon flight

On 21 November 1783, Pilatre de Rozier made the first free manned balloon flight over Paris.

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