11.14.16 CURRENT EVENTS ON THIS DAY: 1832 - The first streetcar went into operation in New York City, NY. 1851 - Herman Melville's novel "Moby Dick" was first published in the U.S 1881 - Charles J. Guiteau's trial began for the assassination of U.S. President Garfield. 1935 - U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed the Philippine Islands a free commonwealth. 1972 - Blue Ribbon Sports became Nike. 1998 - Carmen Electra and Dennis Rodman were married in Las Vegas, NV. BELL WORK: WRITE ABOUT YOUR WEEKEND: WHAT WAS THE MOST INTERESTING THING YOU DID, SAW, READ OR HEARD ABOUT THIS WEEKEND. WHY WAS IT INTERESTING? AGENDA: FIRST PRESENTATION: SYDNIE & NOAH WATCH, TAKE NOTES ON & DISCUSS NATIONAL/LOCAL NEWS. COMPLETE 60 MINUTES ACTIVITY.