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On This Day
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November 23
Events on This Day
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1644
369 years ago
John Milton publishes Areopagitica, which rails against censorship. It becomes one of the most influential defenses of freedom of speech.
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1936
77 years ago
The first issue of Henry R. Luce's Life magazine is published.
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1991
22 years ago
Queen singer Freddie Mercury officially announces he has AIDS one day before his death.
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2009
4 years ago
Lady Gaga releases her EP The Fame Monster, which includes the singles “Bad Romance,” “Telephone” and “Alejandro.”
November 23
Born on This Day
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Miley Cyrus
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- Celebrity Death Hoaxes
- Musical Monikers
- Celebrities Caught Naked
Miley Cyrus
Film Actress, Television Actress, Singer / 1992 -
Actress and singer Miley Cyrus is the daughter of '90s country star Billy Ray Cyrus and the star of the Disney series Hannah Montana.
Born: November 23, 1992
Age: 20 years old
Birthplace: Franklin, Tennessee, United States
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Harpo Marx
- In these groups:
- Famous Harlem Residents
- The Marx Brothers
- Famous Sagittarians
Harpo Marx
Film Actor, Comedian / 1888 - 1964
Harpo Marx was a talented comedian and mime best known for his performances as part of the Marx Brothers comedy act.
1888 | 75 years old
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Billy the Kid
- In these groups:
- Wild West
- Famous Irish-Americans
- Name Changers
Billy the Kid
Criminal / 1859 - 1881
Billy the Kid is best known for his time as a thief and gunfighter, constantly on the run from law enforcement.
1859 | 21 years old
Criminal -
Boris Karloff
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- Creepy Actors
- Vampires
- Numerous Nuptials
Boris Karloff
Film Actor / 1887 - 1969
Boris Karloff was an English-born actor whose name became synonymous with horror movies.
Born: November 23, 1887
Birthplace: London, England
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Franklin Pierce
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- U.S. Presidents
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Military Leaders
Franklin Pierce
Military Leader, U.S. President, U.S. Representative / 1804 - 1869
Franklin Pierce, the 14th president of the United States, signed the Kansas-Nebraska Act, prompting a bloody conflict over Kansas' slavery status.
1804 | 64 years old
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Dennis Nilsen
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- Infamous Serial Killers
- Famous Scottish People
- Famous Sagittarians
Dennis Nilsen
Murderer / 1945 -
Dennis Nilsen is best known as the English murderer of many young men in the late 1970's and early 80's.
1945 | 67 years old
Murderer
November 23
Died on This Day
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Roald Dahl
- In these groups:
- Famous Welsh People
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Fiction Authors
Roald Dahl
Author / 1916 - 1990
Children's author Roald Dahl wrote the kids' classics Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach, among other famous works. He was married to actress Patricia Neal.
Died: November 23, 1990
Age: 74 years old
Place: Oxford , United Kingdom
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Klaus Kinski
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- Vampires
- Name Changers
- Famous Libras
Klaus Kinski
Film Actor / 1926 - 1991
Actor Klaus Kinski made his mark in such films as Aguirre (1972), Nosferatu (1979) and Fitzcarraldo (1982).
1991 | 65 years old
Film Actor -
Louis Malle
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- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Film Directors
- Famous People Named Louis
Louis Malle
Director / 1932 - 1995
Louis Malle was a French film director whose eclectic films were noted for their emotional realism and stylistic simplicity.1995 | 63 years old
Director
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Charles XI
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- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Kings
- Famous Royalty
Charles XI
King / 1655 - 1697
Charles XI was the King of Sweden from the time he was five-years-old in 1660 until his death in 1697.
November 24, 1655
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Amy Grant
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- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Singers
- Famous Songwriters and Composers
Amy Grant
Songwriter, Singer / 1960 -
Amy Grant is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter who came up in the Christian music industry and became a crossover pop success. She's married to Vince Gill.
November 25, 1960
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Kara Walker
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- Famous Black Artists
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Painters
Kara Walker
Painter / 1969 -
Kara Walker is an African-American artist who rose to fame for her use of large paper silhouettes to explore social issues surrounding gender, race and black history.
November 26, 1969
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Caroline Kennedy
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- The Kennedy Family
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Lawyers
Caroline Kennedy
Lawyer / 1957 -
Writer, editor, and lawyer Caroline Kennedy is the only surviving child of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
November 27, 1957
Lawyer
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Kara Walker
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Kara Walker
Painter / 1969 -
Kara Walker is an African-American artist who rose to fame for her use of large paper silhouettes to explore social issues surrounding gender, race and black history.
November 26, 1969
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Noam Chomsky
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- Famous Academics
- Famous Linguists
- Famous Sagittarians
Noam Chomsky
Linguist, Anti-War Activist, Academic Author, Journalist / 1928 -
Famed scholar Noam Chomsky is known for both his groundbreaking contributions to linguistics and his penetrating critiques of political systems.
December 7, 1928
Linguist, Anti-War Activist, Academic Author, Journalist
