On This Day
Discover events that happened On This Day including famous birthdays and notable deaths. Each day we highlight famous people, past and present, who have impacted our world. Browse sections by selecting the links below or click the calendar to view events on another day.
November 1
Events on This Day
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1512
501 years agoThe public views Michelangelo's work for the first time when the Sistine Chapel opens on this day.
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1604
409 years agoOthello, William Shakespeare's dramatic tragedy, debuts in London's Whitehall Palace theater.
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1800
213 years agoPresident John Adams becomes the White House's first "homeowner." Adams writes to his wife: "May none but honest and wise men ever rule under this roof."
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1950
63 years agoPuerto Rican nationalists attempt to assassinate President Harry S. Truman at the Blair House in Washington, D.C.
November 1
Born on This Day
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Larry Flynt
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- Numerous Nuptials
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous People Named Larry
Larry Flynt
Activist, Publisher / 1942 -
When Larry Flynt published an unflattering parody of Jerry Falwell in Hustler, Falwell waged a suit that eventually went to the U.S. Supreme Court. It ruled in Flynt's favor, citing the First Amendment's protection of freedom of speech.
Born: November 1, 1942
Age: 70 years old
Birthplace: Lakeville, Kentucky, United States
Occupation: Activist, Publisher -
Fernando Valenzuela
- In these groups:
- Hispanic Athletes
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Baseball Players
Fernando Valenzuela
Baseball Player / 1960 -
Professional baseball player Fernando Valenzuela was a cultural icon in Mexico and the U.S. Latino community. In 1981, he was named Rookie of the Year.1960 | 52 years old
Baseball Player -
Anthony Kiedis
- In these groups:
- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
- Sober Celebs
- Famous Scorpios
Anthony Kiedis
Singer / 1962 -
Anthony Kiedis is the lead singer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Their 1991 alternative rock album BloodSugarSexMagik sold more than 4 million copies.
1962 | 50 years old
Singer -
Lyle Lovett
- In these groups:
- Hair-Raising Dudes
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Actors
Lyle Lovett
Film Actor, Songwriter, Singer / 1957 -
Lyle Lovett is an eclectic country music singer/songwriter who has also been known to dabble in acting.
Born: November 1, 1957
Age: 55 years old
Birthplace: Klein, Texas, United States
Occupation: Film Actor, Songwriter, Singer -
Toni Collette
- In these groups:
- Cast of Hitchcock
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Actresses
Toni Collette
Actress / 1972 -
Toni Collette is an Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning Australian actress.
1972 | 40 years old
Actress -
Adolfo Constanzo
- In these groups:
- Cult Leaders
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous People Born in 1962
Adolfo Constanzo
Serial Killer, Cult Leader / 1962 - 1989
Adolfo Constanzo was a serial killer in the 1980s, whose religious cult performed ritual murders. He evaded police until his 1989 assisted suicide.
1962 | 26 years old
Serial Killer, Cult Leader
November 1
Died on This Day
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Walter Payton
- In these groups:
- Famous Black Athletes
- Famous Leos
- Famous Football Players
Walter Payton
Football Player / 1954 - 1999
Walter Payton was a running back for the Chicago Bears in the National Football League and is in the Football Hall of Fame.
Died: November 1, 1999
Age: 45 years old
Place: Chicago, Illinois , United States
Occupation: Football Player -
Dale Carnegie
- In these groups:
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Fiction Authors
- Famous People Born in 1888
Dale Carnegie
Entrepreneur, Author / 1888 - 1955
Dale Carnegie is the author of How To Win Friends and Influence People, one of the bestselling self-help books of all time.
1955 | 66 years old
Entrepreneur, Author -
Phil Silvers
- In these groups:
- Elementals
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Taureans
Phil Silvers
Television Actor / 1911 - 1985
Phil Silvers is an American comedian best known for his portrayal of the fast-talking gambler Sergeant Ernest Bilko in The Phil Silvers Show.
1985 | 74 years old
Television Actor
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