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Tuesday, 24 November 2026

Day 328 of 2026  ·  37 days remaining in the year  ·  Week 48
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Births (8) Deaths (0) Events (3) Reminders (0)
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8 Births
3 Events
11 Total entries

★ Born on this day 8 entries

1713
Father Junipero Serra, who had a mission in California.
US 313 yrs ago
1784
Zachary Taylor, 12th President from (1849 - 1850).
US Politics & Government 242 yrs ago
1868
Scott Joplin, entertainer.
US Arts & Culture 158 yrs ago
1912
Eric Serveride
US 114 yrs ago
1922
Charles Schultz, creator the Peanuts comic strip.
US Arts & Culture 104 yrs ago
1925
William F. Buckley Jr.
US 101 yrs ago
1938
Rich Little, man of many voices.
US 88 yrs ago
1963
Jack Ruby shoots Lee Harvey Oswald.
US 63 yrs ago

► Events on this day 3 entries

1874
A patent is granted to Joseph Glidden for barbed wire.
US Science & Technology 152 yrs ago
1952
Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap" opens in London. At last report, it was still running.
GB Geography & Exploration 74 yrs ago
1980
The "Who Shot JR" episode of Dallas, airs to an audience of 83 Million viewers.
US Media & Broadcasting 46 yrs ago