On This Day for 11/1 - The Tempest is performed for the first time 400 years ago today, the Stamp Act goes into effect, and more

Don't miss an issue of On This Day! Simply add [customerservice@eb.com]( to your address book. On This Day November 1 Discover the Fastest Route to Britannica - [EB.com]( Biography of the Day [Sholem Asch.]( [Sholem Asch]( Born this day in 1880, Polish American writer [Sholem Asch]( whose work entered the literary mainstream through translation, was among the most controversial and most widely known writers in modern [Yiddish literature](. Who else was born today? Find out with the newest version of [our best-selling software! >>]( On This Day [Thermonuclear bomb, code-named Mike, detonated in the Marshall Islands in November 1952.]( 1952: First thermonuclear bomb tested by the United States On this day in 1952 on an atoll of the [Marshall Islands]( [Edward Teller]( and other American scientists tested the first [thermonuclear bomb]( its power resulting from an uncontrolled, self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction. Explore more key moments in history for just $39.95 [Learn more >>]( [Sign up now]( for our monthly newsletter, showcasing articles hand-picked by our editors! More Events On This Day 2006: American novelist [William Styron]( for his treatment of tragic themes and his rich classical prose style, highlighted in such works as [Sophie's Choice]( (1979)—died at age 81. 1999: American professional [gridiron football]( player [Walter Payton]( who was one of the game's greatest running backs, died from bile duct cancer. 1994: The [National Aeronautics and Space Administration]( (NASA) launched its Wind spacecraft on a mission that would include a “halo orbit” between the [Sun]( and [Earth]( to explore the space environment there. 1981: [Flag of Antigua and Barbuda]( and Barbuda]( achieved independence from the [United Kingdom]( with [Vere Bird]( serving as the first prime minister. 1950: [Harry S. Truman]( Rican nationalists, members of the [Armed Forces of National Liberation]( (FALN), attempted to assassinate U.S. President [Harry S. Truman](. 1922: The Grand National Assembly, at the behest of [Kemal Atatürk]( voted to abolish the sultanate of [Turkey](. 1871: [Stephen Crane]( author [Stephen Crane]( whose works included [The Red Badge of Courage]( (1895), was born. 1765: [Stamp Act]( [Stamp Act]( went into effect, marking the first British parliamentary attempt to raise revenue through direct taxation of all colonial commercial and legal papers. 1755: [A drawing of the Lisbon earthquake of Nov. 1, 1755.]( was heavily damaged by an [earthquake]( that demolished more than 9,000 buildings and killed as many as 30,000 people. 1611: [William Shakespeare]( Shakespeare]( [The Tempest]( was reportedly performed for the first time. 996: [The coronation of Otto III.]( Roman Emperor [Otto III]( granted the Bavarian bishopric of [Freising]( 30 "royal hides" or about 8 square km (2,000 acres), of land in a deed that contained the first recorded use of the name [Ostarrîchi]( from which the name [Austria]( is derived. A Great Gift Idea from The Britannica Store [1768 Encyclopaedia Britannica Replica Set]( The handsome three-volume reproduction is so beautifully executed that it's almost indistinguishable from the 1768 original, right down to the natural age spots and watermarks on the pages. A must-have for collectors of history or vintage books, the set lends an unmistakable air of prestige to any home or office. [Get yours today]( Our Best-Selling Software! the world's most trusted and authoritative information for [only $39.95](. Britannica on Facebook a fan]( on Facebook and get updated Britannica content in your news feed! Britannica on Twitter @Britannica]( and enjoy daily tweets relating to the news stories of the day! [Home]( [Advocacy for Animals]( [Newsletters]( [Feedback]( [Help]( Please note that if you do not open or click on any On This Day email during any consecutive 14-day period, we reserve the right to remove your address from the active mailing list. This policy does not apply to RSS feeds. Was this message forwarded to you? [Click here]( and we'll start sending you the On This Day newsletters. This message has been sent to {EMAIL}. To unsubscribe [click here](. To unsubscribe by postal mail, send your request to: Encyclopaedia Britannica 325 N. LaSalle St. - Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60654 US ATTN: Customer Service - On This Day © 2017 Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. [Privacy Policy]( — [Help](