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November 12
Events on This Day
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1555
458 years ago
Mary Tudor I reestablishes Roman Catholicism as the official religion of England.
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1927
86 years ago
Joseph Stalin takes control over the Soviet Union after Leon Trotsky is expelled from the Communist Party.
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1990
23 years ago
Crown Prince Akihito becomes Japan's emperor. His reign begins a new era, known as Heisei, or "Achieving Peace."
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1999
14 years ago
President Bill Clinton signs a bill repealing the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933, breaking the barrier between commercial and investment banks.
November 12
Born on This Day
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Anne Hathaway
- In these groups:
- Vegans
- Onscreen Superheroes
- Batman Villains
Anne Hathaway
Film Actress / 1982 -
American actress Anne Hathaway has starred in films like The Devil Wears Prada, Becoming Jane, Love and Other Drugs, and Les Miserables.
Born: November 12, 1982
Age: 30 years old
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
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Ryan Gosling
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- Sparks On The Set
- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Scorpios
Ryan Gosling
Film Actor / 1980 -
Ryan Gosling is a Canadian actor best known for his film roles in The Notebook, Half Nelson and Crazy, Stupid, Love.
1980 | 32 years old
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Sammy Sosa
- In these groups:
- Hispanic Athletes
- Athletes Involved in Drug Scandals
- Famous Scorpios
Sammy Sosa
Baseball Player / 1968 -
Sammy Sosa is a former MLB slugger, most notably with the Chicago Cubs, with whom he chased Roger Maris's home run record.
1968 | 44 years old
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Grace Kelly
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- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Famous Irish-Americans
- Automobile Accident Victims
Grace Kelly
Film Actress, Princess / 1929 - 1982
A highly popular film actress in the 1950s, Grace Kelly starred in movies such as Dial M for Murder and To Catch a Thief. She married Prince Rainier III of Monaco.
Born: November 12, 1929
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Charles Manson
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- Cult Leaders
- Manson Family
- Famous Scorpios
Charles Manson
Serial Killer, Cult Leader / 1934 -
Charles Manson is an American cult leader whose followers carried out several notorious murders in the late 1960s and inspired the book Helter Skelter.
1934 | 78 years old
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Neil Young
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- Famous Epileptics
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
- Woodstock Performers
Neil Young
Environmental Activist, Engineer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer, Philanthropist / 1945 -
Neil Young is one of the most influential songwriters and guitarists of his generation, known for writing and recording such time-transcending songs as "Old Man," "Harvest Moon" and "Heart of Gold."
1945 | 67 years old
Environmental Activist, Engineer, ...
November 12
Died on This Day
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William Holden
- In these groups:
- Best Actor Oscar Winners
- Famous Arians
- Famous People Who Died in Accidents
William Holden
Film Actor / 1918 - 1981
William Holden was an actor who perfected the role of the cynic who acts heroically in spite of his scorn or pessimism.
Died: November 12, 1981
Age: 63 years old
Place: Santa Monica, California , United States
Occupation: Film Actor -
Penny Singleton
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- Name Changers
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Actresses
Penny Singleton
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Singer / 1908 - 2003
Penny Singleton is an actress and singer who had a long career in show business and best known for her role as the legendary comic strip character Blondie.
2003 | 95 years old
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Wilma Rudolph
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- African-American Firsts: Athletes
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Black Athletes
Wilma Rudolph
Track and Field Athlete / 1940 - 1994
In 1960, Wilma Rudolph became the first American woman to win three gold medals at a single Olympic Games.
1994 | 54 years old
Track and Field Athlete
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Louis Brandeis
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Supreme Court Justices
Louis Brandeis
Supreme Court Justice / 1856 - 1941
Louis Brandeis was the first Jew to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court. His decisions affirmed individual liberty and privacy and opposed unchecked governmental power.
November 13, 1856
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Curt Schilling
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- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Baseball Players
- Famous People Born in 1966
Curt Schilling
Baseball Player / 1966 -
Curt Schilling was a major league baseball pitcher, who helped the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Boston Red Sox to World Series victories.
November 14, 1966
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J.G. Ballard
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- Famous Scorpios
- Famous People Named James
- Famous Fiction Authors
J.G. Ballard
Author / 1930 - 2009
J.G. Ballard was an English novelist and a key figure in the New Wave movement in science fiction. He wrote Empire of the Sun and Crash.
November 15, 1930
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Elpidio Quirino
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- Famous Scorpios
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Elpidio Quirino
World Leader / 1890 - 1956
Elpidio Quirino (1890–1956) was the second president of the Independent Republic of the Philippines.
November 16, 1890
World Leader
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Fernando Valenzuela
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- Famous Scorpios
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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.November 1, 1960
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Peter Jackson
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- Weight Loss Winners
- Best Director Oscar Winners
- Best Screenplay Oscar Winners
Peter Jackson
Director, Producer / 1961 -
New Zealand native Peter Jackson is best known as a director for his adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy, which has won 11 Oscars.
October 31, 1961
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