U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials in Los Angeles
seized more than $18 million in fake Gibson guitars in the
largest counterfeit musical instrument seizure in history.  

Working with local and federal agencies at the LA/Long
Beach Seaport, agents intercepted the suspected cargo
arriving in ocean containers from Asia. 

In total, agents seized more than 3,000 counterfeit guitars
and had they been genuine, the value would have been
more than $18.74 million.
(FOX NEWS)

James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix.

On November 27, future rock superstar Jimi Hendrix was born
in Seattle, Washington. In his short career, he would establish
himself as one of the most innovative guitarists in rock ‘n’ roll.

Hendrix grew up playing guitar, inspired by blues greats like
Muddy Waters as well as early rockers. He joined the army in
1959 and became a paratrooper, but was honorably discharged
in 1961 after an injury that exempted him from duty in Vietnam.

On November 26, 1942, Casablanca, a World War II-era drama
starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, premiered in
New York City; it went on to become one of the most beloved
Hollywood movies in history.

On November 25, 1783, nearly three months after the Treaty of
Paris was signed ending the American Revolution, the last
British soldiers withdraw from New York City, the last British
military position in the former Thirteen Colonies.

After the last Redcoat departed New York, U.S. General George Washington entered the city in triumph to the cheers of New
Yorkers (below). The city had remained in British hands since
its capture in September 1776.

Four months after New York was returned to the victorious
Patriots, the city was declared to be the capital of the United
States.

Last boat-load of British troops evacuating New  York. City.