Historical Events for 24th November 2022

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1863 - Battle of Chattanooga, Columbia and Lookout Mt begins in Tennessee
1903 - George Ade's "County Chairman" premieres in NYC
1905 - Moshav Hertzlia forms in Israel
1944 - US bombers based on Saipan begin 1st attack on Tokyo
1962 - Last of Dutch military leave New Guinea
1985 - NBC miniseries "Mussolini: The Untold Story" starring George C. Scott premieres in the US
1991 - CFL Grey Cup, Winnipeg Stadium: Toronto Argonauts defeat Calgary Stampeders, 36-21; Argos under new ownership of LA Kings owner Bruce McNall, hockey player Wayne Gretzky and actor John Candy
1996 - CFL Grey Cup, Ivor Wynne Stadium, Hamilton: MVP Doug Flutie leads Toronto Argonauts to 13th title; beat Edmonton Eskimos, 43-37
2007 - 72nd Iron Bowl: Auburn beats Alabama 17-10 in Auburn
2019 - New Zealand cricket batsman BJ Watling scores a marathon 205 off 473 balls to lead the home side to an innings and 65 run 1st Test victory over England at Mount Maunganui

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Isn't Doug Flutie more famous for a successful Hail  Mary pass when he played for Boston College?