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November in History
There are 30 days in the month of November. The name comes from the Latin word 'novem' which means nine. November was originally the ninth month in the calendar.
To see which famous people were born or died and which important events happened on a particular day in November, select it from the calendar shown below. You will then be taken to the page for that day.
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November in history at random
Here is a randomly selected sample of births of famous people, deaths of famous people and important events and happenings that took place during November in years gone by.
Some of the famous people born in the month of November
On 13th November 1949
The American actress Whoopi Goldberg (real name Caryn Johnson) was born.
On 10th November 1928
The American actress Norma Crane, (Norma Anna Bella Zuckerman) was born in New York City.
On 11th November 1964
Actress Calista Flockhart was born.
Some of the major events and happenings in the month of November
On 22nd November 1956
The 16th Olympic Games in Melbourne Australia are opened by The Duke of Edinburgh.
On 15th November 1904
King C Gillette patented the Gillette razor blade.
On 26th November 1990
The first Billboard Music Awards take place - Janet Jackson wins.
Some of the famous people who died in the month of November
On 13th November 1995
The actor Robert Stephens died age 64.
On 30th November 1979
The actress Joyce Grenfell died, age 69.
On 21st November 1982
The actress Lee Patrick died, age 75.
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