On this day in History - November 2

1889 – North Dakota and South Dakota join the United States as the 39th and 40th states.

1936 – The BBC launches the world’s first regular “high-definition” television service, using a picture standard far below what we call HD today.

1947 – Howard Hughes pilots the enormous “Spruce Goose” flying boat on its first and only flight.

1959 – Quiz show contestant Charles Van Doren admits to a U.S. congressional committee that he received questions and answers in advance while appearing on Twenty-One.

2000 – The first resident crew arrives at the International Space Station, beginning an uninterrupted human presence aboard the station.

2016 – The Chicago Cubs win the World Series, ending a 108-year championship drought.