On Nov. 15, 1945, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was founded at the conclusion of a conference in London. “The Lost Weekend,” starring Ray Milland and Jane Wyman,” was released by Paramount Pictures. “The Friendly Ghost,” an animated short featuring the debut of Casper, was released by Paramount’s cartoon division.

Ten years ago

Hoping to reverse the deterioration of pension plans, the Senate voted 97-2 to force companies to make up underfunding and live up to promises made to employees. (The bill, however, has yet to become law.)

Five years ago

President Barack Obama presented the Medal of Honor to Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta, the first living service member from the Afghanistan and Iraq wars to receive the nation’s top military award. U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel was convicted on 11 of 13 charges related to financial misconduct, prompting fellow lawmakers to censure the 80-yearold New York Democrat.

One year ago

The Islamic State group released a video featuring a masked militant standing over the severed head of Peter Kassig, a former U.S. soldier-turned-aid worker in Syria; President Barack Obama denounced the killing as one of “pure evil.” President Obama returned to Washington following the conclusion of the Group of 20 economic forum in Brisbane, Australia.

— By The Associated Press