Today in History: November 16, Nixon authorizes Alaska pipeline
Today is Saturday, Nov. 16, the 321st day of 2024. There are 45 days left in the year.
Today in history:
On Nov. 16, 1973, President Richard Nixon signed the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Authorization Act into law, authorizing the construction of an 800-mile (1,290-kilometer) oil pipeline from the Alaska North Slope to the port city of Valdez.
Also on this date:
In 1907, Oklahoma became the 46th state of the union.
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