Today in History: November 16, Nixon authorizes Alaska pipeline
Today is Sunday, Nov. 16, the 320th day of 2025. There are 45 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 16, 1973, President Richard Nixon signed the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Authorization Act into law, authorizing the construction of an 800-mile (1, 290-kilometer) oil pipeline from the Alaska North Slope to the port city of.