Today is Tuesday, Nov. 12, the 317th day of 2024. There are 49 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 12, 2019, Venice saw its worst flooding in more than 50 years, with the water reaching 6.14 feet (1.87 meters) above average sea level; damage was estimated in the hundreds of millions of dollars. Also on this date: In 1927, Josef Stalin became the undisputed ruler of the Soviet Union as Leon Trotsky was expelled from the Communist Party. Related Articles Today in History: November 11, World War I armistice signed Today in History: November 10, “Sesame Street” debuts Today in History: November 9, Berlin Wall falls after 28 years Today in History: November 8, thousands flee wildfire that destroys Northern California community Today in History: November 7, Magic Johnson announces he has HIV In 1936, the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge opened as President Franklin D.