Historical Events on this Day in History 1097 – 1st Crusaders arrive in Antioch (First Crusade) 1603 – Chinese uprising in Philippines fails after 23,000 killed 1803 – US Senate ratifies Louisiana Purchase 1864 – US President Lincoln formally establishes Thanksgiving as a national holiday 1955 – Publication of “The Return of the King”, the 3rd and final volume of “The Lord of the Rings” by J. R. R. Tolkien by George Allen and Unwin in London http://ift.tt/1W2oXoN from the Facebook Page