1. On November 24, 1859, Charles Darwin's "On The Origin of Species" was published in New York. The book, which presented the theory of natural selection and evolution, was met with both controversy and acclaim in the United States.

2. In 1922, the entrance to the Lincoln Tunnel in Manhattan was opened to traffic. The tunnel, which runs under the Hudson River, connects New York City with the state of New Jersey.

3. On this date in 1950, the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was broadcast nationwide on NBC television. The parade, which has become a Thanksgiving tradition in the United States, features large inflatable balloons, floats, and musical performances.

4. In 1963, President John F. Kennedy visited New York City and gave a speech at Madison Square Garden. The speech, which was delivered just a few days before his assassination, focused on issues of civil rights and the importance of the United Nations.

5. On November 24, 1991, Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of the band Queen, died in his home in New York City. Mercury, who was known for his powerful voice and flamboyant stage presence, was widely considered to be one of the greatest rock singers of all time.