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November 29
Events on This Day
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1812
201 years ago
Napoleon retreats from Russia and crosses the Berezina River with heavy losses. Today, "Berezina" is a synonym for "disaster" in French.
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1929
84 years ago
Explorer Richard Byrd and three companions make the first flight over the South Pole and back to their airbase in 18 hours and 41 minutes
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1969
44 years ago
Future Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer B. B. King opens for the Rolling Stones at the Boston Garden.
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2010
3 years ago
Stating they were gifts, Pablo Picasso's former electrician reveals he has 271 previously unknown works by the artist.
November 29
Born on This Day
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Don Cheadle
- In these groups:
- Ocean's Eleven Members
- Celebrity Golfers
- Famous Sagittarians
Don Cheadle
Film Actor / 1964 -
Don Cheadle is a critically acclaimed actor who has appeared in such films as Crash, Boogie Nights and Out of Sight.
Born: November 29, 1964
Age: 48 years old
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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Diane Ladd
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- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Actresses
- Famous Film Actresses
Diane Ladd
Film Actress / 1942 -
Diane Lane is a Golden Globe–winning actress of films and TV and the mother of actress Laura Dern.1942 | 70 years old
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Louisa May Alcott
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- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Suffragettes
- Famous Fiction Authors
Louisa May Alcott
Author / 1832 - 1888
Louisa May Alcott was an American author who wrote the classic novel Little Women, as well as various works under pseudonyms.
1832 | 55 years old
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Howie Mandel
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- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Game Show Hosts
- Famous Talk Show Hosts
Howie Mandel
Game Show Host, Talk Show Host, Television Producer / 1955 -
American actor, comedian and television personality Howie Mandel is best known for creating the cartoon series Bobby's World and hosting Deal or No Deal.
Born: November 29, 1955
Age: 57 years old
Birthplace: Toronto, Canada
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C.S. Lewis
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- Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Fiction Authors
C.S. Lewis
Journalist, Author / 1898 - 1963
C.S. Lewis was a prolific Irish writer and scholar best known for his Chronicles of Narnia fantasy series as well as his pro-Christian texts.1898 | 64 years old
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Joel Coen
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- Best Director Oscar Winners
- Best Screenplay Oscar Winners
- Famous Sagittarians
Joel Coen
Director, Screenwriter / 1954 -
Director Joel Coen and his brother made their screen debut in 1984 with the first of many films dedicated to a filmmaking style that is notably eccentric.
1954 | 58 years old
Director, Screenwriter
November 29
Died on This Day
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George Harrison
- In these groups:
- The Beatles
- Apple Icons
- Guitar Heroes
George Harrison
Musician / 1943 - 2001
George Harrison was lead guitarist of The Beatles as well as a singer-songwriter on many of their most memorable tracks.
Died: November 29, 2001
Age: 58 years old
Place: Los Angeles, California , United States
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Dorothy Day
- In these groups:
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Women's Rights Activists
- Famous Antiwar Activists
Dorothy Day
Women's Rights Activist, Anti-War Activist, Religious Leader, Editor, Journalist / 1897 - 1980
Dorothy Day was an activist who worked for such social causes as pacifism and women’s suffrage through the prism of the Catholic Church.
1980 | 83 years old
Women's Rights Activist, ... -
Natalie Wood
- In these groups:
- Name Changers
- Mysterious Deaths
- Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner
Natalie Wood
Film Actress / 1938 - 1981
Actress Natalie Wood starred in the films Rebel Without a Cause with James Dean and in West Side Story as Maria. She drowned during a boating trip in 1981.
1981 | 43 years old
Film Actress
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Gordon ParksGordon Parks
Photographer, Director, Songwriter, Pianist, Writer / 1912 - 2006
Gordon Parks was an African-American photographer, filmmaker and author, best known for his work published in LIFE magazine and for directing the hit movie Shaft.
November 30, 1912
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Minoru Yamasaki
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Minoru Yamasaki
Educator, Architect / 1912 - 1986
Minoru Yamasaki is an American architect designed the original World Trade Center complex and the Twin Towers.
December 1, 1912
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Carlos Mérida
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- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Painters
- Famous Artists
Carlos Mérida
Painter / 1891 - 1984
Guatemalan muralist Carlos Mérida created work inspired by the social revolution in Mexico. An earthquake destroyed his mosaic murals in Mexico City in 1985.December 2, 1891
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Andy WilliamsAndy Williams
Singer, Television Personality / 1927 - 2012
Andy Williams is an American singer whose hits include “Moon River.” His Emmy-winning TV show entertained families during the 1960s and 1970s.
December 3, 1927
Singer
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Kara Walker
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- Famous Black Artists
- Famous Sagittarians
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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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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
