Today in History for 26th November 2021

Historical Events

1688 - Duke of Savoye signs on to League of Augsburg
1716 - 1st lion exhibited in America in Boston
1894 - King Lafia "Absalamu" of Nikki signs accord with France
1949 - CFL Grey Cup, Varsity Stadium, Toronto: Montreal Alouettes beat Calgary Stampeders, 28-15 for their first Championship
1953 - WJHL TV channel 11 in Johnson City, TN (CBS) begins broadcasting
2018 - Ukraine declares martial law in areas bordering Russia after Russia seizes three of its naval vessels

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Famous Birthdays

1906 - Sandro Fuga, Italian composer and painist, born in Mogliano, Veneto (d. 1994)
1927 - Ernie Coombs, American-Canadian children's entertainer (Mr. Dressup), born in Lewiston, Maine (d. 2001)
1938 - Rodney Jory, Australian physicist, born in Adelaide, Australia
1962 - Mike Johnson, American NFL inside linebacker (Detroit Lions), born in Southport, North Carolina
1964 - Jeff Jaeger, American NFL kicker (Oakland Raiders, Chicago Bears), born in Tacoma, Washington
1985 - Lil' Fizz [Dreux Pierre Frédéric], American singer (B2K), born in New Orleans, Louisiana

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Famous Deaths

399 - Siricius, Pope (384-99) and Saint whose feast day is November 26, dies at about 65
1717 - Daniel Purcell, British composer (b. 1664)
1855 - Adam B Mickiewicz, Polish poet (Polish Legion), dies at 56
1971 - Joe Adonis, US crime-syndicate boss in NY and NJ, dies at 68
1993 - Mart Kempers, Dutch graphic artist and sculptor, dies at 69
2010 - Palle Huld, Danish actor (b. 1912)

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