Today is Thursday, Nov. 21, the 326th day of 2024. There are 40 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 21, 1980, 85 people died, most because of smoke inhalation, after a fire broke out at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also on this date: In 1920, on “Bloody Sunday,” the Irish Republican Army killed 14 suspected British intelligence officers in the Dublin area; British forces responded by raiding a soccer match, killing 14 civilians. Related Articles Today in History: November 20, Princess Elizabeth marries Prince Philip Today in History: November 19, Lincoln delivers Gettysburg Address Today in History: November 18, more than 900 die at Jonestown Westernaires reenact history with Native American costumes and whoops.