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Monday, 16 November 2026

Day 320 of 2026  ·  45 days remaining in the year  ·  Week 47
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Births (3) Deaths (0) Events (3) Reminders (0)
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3 Births
3 Events
6 Total entries

★ Born on this day 3 entries

1873
William Handy, established the popularity of the blues in band music.
US Arts & Culture 153 yrs ago
1901
George Gallop, what's your opinion?
US 125 yrs ago
1908
Bergess Meredith, actor.
US Arts & Culture 118 yrs ago

► Events on this day 3 entries

1841
N.E. Guerin of New York receives a patent for his cork filled life preserver.
US Science & Technology 185 yrs ago
1933
Roosevelt establishes diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union.
RU Politics & Government 93 yrs ago
1963
The touch tone phone is introduced.
US 63 yrs ago