1977⚡ Event
Southern Television Broadcast Interruption
A speaker claiming to represent the "Intergalactic Association" interrupted a broadcast of Southern Television in South East England.
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What Happened on November 26?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for November 26 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on November 26(5)
1983⚡ Event
Brink's-Mat Robbery
Six robbers broke into a Brink's-Mat warehouse at Heathrow Airport in London and stole £26 million in gold, diamonds and cash.
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2008⚡ Event
Mumbai Attacks
A coordinated group of shooting and bombing attacks across Mumbai began, ultimately killing 175 people and wounding more than 300 others.
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2011⚡ Event
NATO-Pakistani Skirmish
A friendly-fire incident occurred between U.S.-led NATO forces and Pakistani security forces at two military checkposts along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border.
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2011⚡ Event
Mars Science Laboratory Launch
NASA launched the Mars Science Laboratory mission from Cape Canaveral, carrying the Curiosity rover on board.
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Birthdays on November 26(5)
1999🎂 Birth
Olivia O'Brien
Olivia O'Brien is an American singer-songwriter.
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Deaths on November 26(5)
2018🕊️ Death
Stephen Hillenburg
Stephen Hillenburg was an American animator, voice actor, and marine science educator.
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2021🕊️ Death
Stephen Sondheim
Stephen Sondheim was an American composer and lyricist.
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2022🕊️ Death
Vikram Gokhale
Vikram Gokhale was an Indian actor and director.
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2024🕊️ Death
Jim Abrahams
Jim Abrahams was an American film director and writer.
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November 26 in History
November 26 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on November 26
Examples currently recorded for November 26 include Southern Television Broadcast Interruption (1977), Brink's-Mat Robbery (1983), Mumbai Attacks (2008). View all events →
Birthdays on November 26
People recorded as born on November 26 include Jaycee Horn, Olivia O'Brien, Jacob Shaffelburg. View all birthdays →
Deaths on November 26
Remembered figures who died on November 26 include Fritz Weaver, Stephen Hillenburg, Stephen Sondheim. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on November 26?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for November 26: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for November 26?
- One event currently recorded for November 26 is: Southern Television Broadcast Interruption.
- Who was born on November 26?
- People recorded as born on November 26 include Jaycee Horn, Olivia O'Brien, Jacob Shaffelburg.
- How many historical events are recorded for November 26?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for November 26.
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