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Today in History: November 2, Howard Hughes takes ‘Spruce Goose’ on its only flight

Today is Sunday, Nov. 2, the 306th day of 2025. There are 59 days left in the year. Daylight saving time ends today. Today in history: On Nov. 2, 1947, Howard Hughes piloted his Hughes H-4 Hercules, nicknamed the “Spruce Goose,” on its only a massive wooden seaplane with a wingspan longer than a football field, it remained airborne for 26 seconds. Also on this date: In 1783, Gen. George Washington issued his Farewell Address to the Army. Related Articles Today in History: November 1, Mussolini extols ‘axis’ alliance with Nazi Germany New Pentagon policy undercuts trans troops’...


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