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November 16
Events on This Day
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1849
164 years ago
Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky is sentenced to death for his alleged antigovernment activities, only to have the execution stayed at the last minute.
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1959
54 years ago
Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music debuts on Broadway, with Mary Martin in the lead role of Maria.
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1990
23 years ago
Home Alone, starring Macaulay Culkin, premieres. The comedy is the highest-grossing film of the year.
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2010
3 years ago
The public learns of Prince William's engagement to Kate Middleton. The prince proposed in Kenya with his mother's engagement ring.
November 16
Born on This Day
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Maggie Gyllenhaal
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- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Actresses
- Famous Film Actresses
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Film Actress / 1977 -
Maggie Gyllenhaal is an actress known for roles in small films and for her leading-lady role in The Dark Night.Born: November 16, 1977
Age: 35 years old
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Occupation: Film Actress -
Diana Krall
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- Jazz Singers
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Singers
Diana Krall
Pianist, Singer / 1964 -
Diane Krall is a jazz musician who achieved crossover success with her sultry, unforced contralto voice and her piano playing.1964 | 48 years old
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W.C. Handy
- In these groups:
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Songwriters and Composers
W.C. Handy
Songwriter / 1873 - 1958
W.C. Handy was an African-American composer and a leader in popularizing blues music in the early 20th century, with hits like "Memphis Blues" and "St. Louis Blues."
1873 | 84 years old
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Marg Helgenberger
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- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Actresses
- Famous Emmy Winners
Marg Helgenberger
Actress / 1958 -
Marg Helgenberger is best known for her acting in various television and film roles, like Matlock and thirtysomething.
Born: November 16, 1958
Age: 54 years old
Birthplace: Fremont, Nebraska, United States
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Dennis Kozlowski
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- White Collar Criminals
- Tax Truants
- Famous Scorpios
Dennis Kozlowski
Business Leader, White Collar Criminal / 1946 -
Dennis Kozlowski was the CEO of Tyco before he was convicted of various corporate crimes and sentenced to prison in 2005.1946 | 66 years old
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Oksana Baiul
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- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Figure Skaters
- Olympic Medal Winners
Oksana Baiul
Ice Skater / 1977 -
Ukrainian athlete Oksana Baiul won the 1994 Olympic gold in women’s figure skating. Since then she battled alcoholism and returned to professional skating.1977 | 35 years old
Ice Skater
November 16
Died on This Day
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Clark Gable
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- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Military Veterans
Clark Gable
Film Actor / 1901 - 1960
Dubbed “King of Hollywood,” Gone with the Wind actor Clark Gable epitomized Hollywood's Golden Age, and was a legend for his on- and off-screen romances.
Died: November 16, 1960
Age: 59 years old
Place: Hollywood, California , United States
Occupation: Film Actor -
Myra Hindley
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- Women Gone Mad
- Famous Leos
- Famous People Born in 1942
Myra Hindley
Serial Killer / 1942 - 2002
Myra Hindley was an serial killer of small children, murders she committed in partnership with boyfriend Ian Brady.
2002 | 60 years old
Serial Killer -
Harry Blackstone
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- Famous Libras
- Famous Magicians
- Famous People Named Harry
Harry Blackstone
Magician / 1885 - 1965
Vaudeville magician Harry Blackstone (a.k.a. 'The Great Blackstone') designed some of the most famous illusions of all time, including the 'sawing a woman in half' trick.
1965 | 80 years old
Magician
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Pierre Gaultier
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- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Explorers
- Famous Military Leaders
Pierre Gaultier
Explorer, Military Leader / 1685 - 1749
Pierre Gaultier de Varennes et de La Vérendrye is best known for his explorations of the northern U.S. and Canadian provinces.
November 17, 1685
Military Leader -
Alan Shepard
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- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Astronauts
- Famous People Named Alan
Alan Shepard
Astronaut, Entrepreneur / 1923 - 1998
Alan Shepard became one of the original seven Mercury program astronauts in 1959. He later commanded the Apollo 14 flight.
November 18, 1923
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José Raúl Capablanca
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- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Chess Players
- Columbia University Alumni
José Raúl Capablanca
Chess Player / 1888 - 1942
Chess master José Raúl Capablanca won the world championship (1921) from Emanuel Lasker and lost it (1927) to Alexander Alekhine.
November 19, 1888
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Joe Biden
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Joe Biden
U.S. Vice President, U.S. Representative / 1942 -
Former Delaware Senator Joe Biden was elected the 47th U.S. vice president with President Barack Obama in 2008. He earned a second term as vice president when Obama was re-elected to the presidency in 2012.
November 20, 1942
U.S. Representative
Famous Scorpios
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Fernando Valenzuela
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- 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.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
Director, Producer
