What Happened in Nov 1880

George Poage Is Born

George Coleman Poage (November 6, 1880–April 11, 1962) was the first African American athlete to win a medal in the Olympic Games, winning two... Read more

Lillian Russell Makes Her Debut At Tony Pastor's Theatre

On November 22, 1880 Lillian Russell made her debut at Tony Pastor's Theatre in New York City. Within weeks, the beautiful blonde added a prominent... Read more