Daily Post — November 22, 2025 (History • Quote • Word)
🗓️ On This Day in History — November 22
- 1718 – Infamous pirate Blackbeard (Edward Teach) was killed off the coast of North Carolina during a battle with British naval forces. (Britannica)
- 1906 – SOS was adopted as the international distress signal, replacing earlier codes used in maritime emergencies. (History.com)
- 1963 – U.S. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, a defining moment in American history. (Time and Date)
- 1990 – Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s first female prime minister, announced her resignation after 11 years in office. (OnThisDay)
- 2005 – Microsoft released the Xbox 360, ushering in a new era of high-definition gaming and online play. (Britannica)
📜 Quote of the Day
“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”
— Martin Luther King Jr. (Goodreads)
Takeaway: True loyalty speaks through action — silence can be its own betrayal.
🔤 Word of the Day — fearless (adj.)
Meaning: Showing no fear; brave and unafraid even in the face of danger or uncertainty.
Use it:
- “The fearless mountaineer climbed peaks others only dreamed of.”
- “Be fearless in expressing your truth, even when it’s uncomfortable.”
Synonyms: brave, bold, valiant, daring
Antonyms: fearful, timid, hesitant, cowardly
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