Airborne is ambushed by over 1,200 Viet Cong. November 11 In Rhodesia (modern-day Zimbabwe), the white-minority government of Ian Smith unilaterally declares de facto independence ('UDI'). United Airlines Flight 227 crashes short of the runway and catches fire at Salt Lake City International Airport, killing 43 out of 91 passengers and crew. November 12 – A UN Security Council resolution (voted 10–0) recommends that other countries not recognize independent Rhodesia. November 13 The burns and sinks off Nassau, Bahamas, with the loss of 90 lives. British theatre critic Kenneth Tynan says "fuck" during a discussion on BBC satirical programme BBC-3 for what many believed was the first time on British television. The corporation later issues a public apology. November 14 – Vietnam War – Battle of Ia Drang: In the Ia Drang Valley of the Central Highlands in Vietnam, the first major engagement of the war between regular United States and North Vietnamese forces begins. November 15 – U.S. racer Craig Breedlove sets a new land speed record of . November 16 – Venera program: The Soviet Union launches the Venera 3 space probe from Baikonur, Kazakhstan toward Venus (on March 1, 1966, it becomes the first spacecraft to reach the surface of another planet). November 20 – The United Nations Security Council recommends that all states stop trading with Rhodesia. November 22 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is established as a specialized agency of the United Nations. November 23 – Soviet general Mikhail Kazakov assumes command of the Warsaw Pact. November 24 – Congolese lieutenant general Mobutu ousts Joseph Kasavubu and declares himself president. November 26 – At the Hammaguir launch facility in the Sahara Desert, France launches a Diamant A rocket with its first satellite, Astérix-1 on board, becoming the third country to enter outer space. November 27 Tens of thousands of Vietnam War protesters picket the White House, then march on the Washington Monument. Vietnam War: The Pentagon tells U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson that if planned major sweep operations to neutralize Viet Cong forces during the next year are to succeed, the number of American troops in Vietnam will have to be increased from 120,000 to 400,000. November 28 – Vietnam War: In response to U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson's call for "more flags" in Vietnam, Philippines President-elect Ferdinand Marcos announces he will send troops to help fight in South Vietnam. November 29 –