November 14, 1940:

One of the most devastating bombing raids during World War II.

Hundreds of Nazi Germany's warplanes destroy most of the English town of Coventry.

1851:

Herman Melville's novel ''Moby-Dick'', the tale about the pursuit of the great white whale, is published.

1889:

Inspired by author Jules Verne, Nellie Bly sets out to travel around the world in less than 80 days.

Bly, a reporter for the New York World, succeeds, making the trip in 72 days.

1943:

Leonard Bernstein makes his conducting debut with the New York Philharmonic.

The 25-year-old assistant conductor fills in for the ailing Bruno Walter during a nationally broadcast concert.

And, 1900:

Aaron Copland, one of America's leading composers of the 20th century, is born in New York City.

Today in History, November 14th,_______,The Associated Press.