What Happened on Nov 26

'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' is Published

Like most nineteenth-century children's books, the pictures for Alice were created by transferring the artist's drawings to woodblocks, But with... Read more

Sojourner Truth Dies

Preacher, abolitionist, and women's rights advocate Sojourner Truth died in Battle Creek, Michigan on November 26, 1883. The date of Truth's birth... Read more

The Portland Gale

It is estimated that over 150 vessels were lost, both in the harbors and at sea. Many were never heard from after sailing. Miles of coastline from... Read more

Sigma Alpha Mu is Formed

Sigma Alpha Mu (ΣΑΜ), also known as "Sammy", is a college fraternity founded at the City College of New York in 1909. Originally only for Jewish... Read more

Destruction of HMS Bulwark

On 27 November 1914, while taking on ammunition at Sheerness, she “suddenly blew up with an appalling explosion” (Official History vol. II). When... Read more

Robert Goulet is Born

Robert Gerard Goulet (November 26, 1933 – October 30, 2007) was an American Grammy- and Tony Award- winning entertainer. He rose to international... Read more

The Shelling of Mainila

Seven shots were fired, and their fall was detected by three Finnish observation posts. These witnesses estimated that the shells detonated... Read more

"Casablanca" Opens

The film Casablanca opened in New York City on November 26, 1942, as Allied Expeditionary Forces (AEF) secured their hold on North Africa during... Read more

"Brief Encounter" Is Released

Brief Encounter is a 1945 British film directed by David Lean about the mores of British suburban life, centring on a housewife for whom real love... Read more

Battle of the Chosin Reservoir

The Battle of Chosin Reservoir, also known as Battle of Changjin Lake (simplified Chinese: 长津湖之战; pinyin: Cháng Jīn Hū Zhī Zhàn), was a battle in... Read more

Rivonia Trial

The Rivonia Trial was a trial that took place in South Africa between 1963 and 1964, in which ten leaders of the African National Congress were... Read more

Yes release Fragile

Fragile is the fourth album by the British progressive rock band Yes, released on Atlantic Records. It was the band's first album with keyboardist... Read more

MST3K Ep. 416 - "Fire Maidens of Outer Space"

Astronauts travel to a moon of Jupiter and discover a civilization of women. The astronauts help the women battle a monster that has been... Read more

MST3K Ep. 616 - "Racket Girls"

(Short: Are You Ready for Marriage?) A sleazy gym owner gets into trouble, becoming the target of the mob and the law. Primarily a vehicle for... Read more

The Smashing Pumpkins release The Aeroplane Flies High

The Aeroplane Flies High is a five-disc box set released by The Smashing Pumpkins in 1996. It contains expanded versions of the five singles from... Read more

Jean-Bertrand Aristide Re-elected President of Haiti

Haiti's general elections of 2000 featured elections for the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate on May 21, as well as a presidential race in... Read more

Elevation 2001: U2 Live from Boston

Elevation 2001: U2 Live from Boston is a concert video release by rock band U2 from the first American leg of their Elevation Tour. Recorded on... Read more

Sum 41 releases Does This Look Infected?

Does This Look Infected? is the second studio album by Sum 41. It was released on November 26, 2002 on Island Records. Even though there is... Read more

System of a Down release Steal This Album!

Steal This Album! is the third studio album by System of a Down, released on November 26, 2002, on American Recordings. Produced by Rick Rubin and... Read more

Michael Vick fined by NFL for obscene jesture to fans

Even before the animal cruelty case surfaced in 2007, Vick's corporate status had deteriorated, apparently due to extensive "bad press." Among the... Read more

New England Patriots defeat Chicago Bears, 17-13

There was jubilation when cornerback Asante Samuel intercepted his third pass of the game to seal the victory, then dejection in the locker room... Read more

"Live At Ancienne Belgique 19.11.07" Is Released

Live At Ancienne Belgique 19.11.07 is the first live album by former Moloko vocalist Róisín Murphy. It was recorded at Ancienne Belgique in Belgium... Read more

Boston Celtics defeat Golden State Warriors, 119-111

Before the Celtics met the Warriors last night, statisticians made certain reference books were in place and the Elias Sports Bureau's telephone... Read more

Documents Alleging Searches for Instructional Murder-Related Information Found on Casey Anthony's Computer

The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that 700 additional discovery documents have been released in the case of Casey Anthony and her missing... Read more

Sum 41 releases All the Good Shit

All the Good Shit: 14 Solid Gold Hits 2000-2008 (worldwide) or 8 Years of Blood, Sake and Tears: The Best of Sum 41 2000-2008 (Japan) is a greatest... Read more