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Thursday, 12 November 2026

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3 Births
6 Events
9 Total entries

★ Born on this day 3 entries

1815
Elizabeth Stanton, early leader of women's rights movement.
US 211 yrs ago
1866
Sun Yat-sen, father of modern China (ROC and PRC.)
CN 160 yrs ago
1942
Stephanie Powers, actress.
US Arts & Culture 84 yrs ago

► Events on this day 6 entries

1745
The first known happy hour is held in Ireland.
IE 281 yrs ago
1859
Jules Leotard performs the first Flying Trapeze circus act in Paris. He also designed the garment that bears his name.
FR Politics & Government 167 yrs ago
1933
First known photo of the Loch Ness monster is taken.
US 93 yrs ago
1936
Oakland Bay Bridge opened.
US Geography & Exploration 90 yrs ago
1946
The first "autobank" (banking by car) was established, in Chicago.
US Politics & Government 80 yrs ago
1981
First time a spacecraft is launched twice -- the Space Shuttle "Columbia" lifts off again.
US Space & Astronomy 45 yrs ago