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?
Discover 15 historical moments on November 26 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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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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Famous Birthdays on November 26(5)
Notable 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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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, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1977 to the present day.
Major Events on November 26
Among the most notable events on November 26: Southern Television Broadcast Interruption (1977), Brink's-Mat Robbery (1983), Mumbai Attacks (2008). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on November 26
Notable figures born on November 26 include Jaycee Horn, Olivia O'Brien, Jacob Shaffelburg. View all birthdays →
Notable 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?
- November 26 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on November 26?
- One of the most notable events on November 26 is: Southern Television Broadcast Interruption.
- Who was born on November 26?
- Famous figures born on November 26 include Jaycee Horn, Olivia O'Brien, Jacob Shaffelburg.
- How many historical events happened on November 26?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on November 26, spanning centuries of world history.
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