1840CE
Birth
Claude Monet Born
A French painter and founder of impressionist painting, known for his pioneering use of light and color in series like 'Water Lilies' and 'Impression, Sunrise'.
Daily Chronicle
November 14
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1851CE
Culture
Moby Dick published in US
Herman Melville's epic novel 'Moby-Dick; or, The Whale' was published in the United States. The book initially received mixed reviews but is now hailed as a masterpiece of American literature.
1889CE
Exploration
Nellie Bly begins world trip
Journalist Nellie Bly began her attempt to travel around the world in fewer than 80 days, inspired by Jules Verne's novel. She completed the journey in a record-setting 72 days.