1966⚡ Event
Burundi Republic Declared
Michel Micombero led a military coup in Burundi on November 28, 1966, abolishing the monarchy and establishing a republic with himself as president.
politicswar
This Week in History: Week 48
November 25 – December 1
Over 105 historical moments took place during these 7 days of the calendar year. Explore our curated digest of the most world-changing events, iconic births, and notable deaths.
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Major Events (November 25 – December 1)(20)
1967⚡ Event
Discovery of Pulsar PSR B1919+21
Jocelyn Bell Burnell noticed unusual data from a radio telescope on November 28, 1967, which led to the discovery of the first known pulsar, PSR B1919+21.
science
1970⚡ Event
Yukio Mishima commits ritual suicide
After failing to instigate a military coup to restore the powers of the Emperor of Japan, author Yukio Mishima and a member of his militia committed ritual suicide. This event is known as the Mishima Incident.
politicsliteraturelaw
1975⚡ Event
Johan Ferrier becomes first president of Suriname
Upon Suriname's independence from the Netherlands, Johan Ferrier became its first president. He served in this role from 1975 to 1980.
politicsexploration
1977⚡ Event
Southern Television Broadcast Interruption
A speaker claiming to represent the "Intergalactic Association" interrupted a broadcast of Southern Television in South East England.
entertainment
1979⚡ Event
Air New Zealand Flight 901 Crash
Air New Zealand Flight 901 crashed into Mount Erebus in Antarctica on November 28, 1979, killing all 257 people on board.
disasterexploration
1981⚡ Event
Conservative MPs oppose Thatcher's economic policy
A group of Conservative Members of Parliament wrote a letter outlining their opposition to Margaret Thatcher's economic policy. This led to speculation over a potential split from the party.
politicseconomics
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.
laweconomics
1984⚡ Event
Band Aid records "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
Band Aid, a supergroup of British and Irish pop musicians, recorded the song "Do They Know It's Christmas?". The song was intended to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia.
musicentertainment
1987⚡ Event
South African Airways Flight 295 Crash
South African Airways Flight 295 crashed into the Indian Ocean on November 28, 1987, after an in-flight fire, killing all 159 people on board.
disaster
1999⚡ Event
Helen Clark becomes New Zealand Prime Minister
The Labour Party defeated the National Party in the New Zealand general election. Helen Clark became the country's first female prime minister to win office at an election.
politics
2001⚡ Event
First exoplanet atmosphere measured
Astronomers announced the detection of sodium in the atmosphere of the extrasolar planet HD 209458 b. This marked the first time an exoplanet atmosphere was measured.
sciencespace
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.
lawwar
2009⚡ Event
Bomb derails Russian train
A bomb exploded under a Russian high-speed train traveling between Moscow and Saint Petersburg, derailing it and killing 28 passengers.
disasterpolitics
2009⚡ Event
Lady Gaga begins The Monster Ball Tour
Lady Gaga performed the first concert of The Monster Ball Tour. The tour became the highest-grossing in history for a debut headlining artist.
musicentertainment
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.
war
2011⚡ Event
Mars Science Laboratory Launch
NASA launched the Mars Science Laboratory mission from Cape Canaveral, carrying the Curiosity rover on board.
sciencespace
2013⚡ Event
One Direction releases Midnight Memories
English-Irish boy band One Direction released their third studio album Midnight Memories. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and became the best-selling album of 2013.
musicentertainment
2016⚡ Event
LaMia Flight 2933 Crash
LaMia Flight 2933 crashed near Medellín, Colombia, on November 28, 2016, killing 71 people, including many from the Chapecoense Football Club.
disastersports
2020⚡ Event
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh assassinated
Nuclear physicist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, regarded as the chief of Iran's nuclear program, was assassinated. He was allegedly targeted by Mossad.
politicsscience
Famous Birthdays This Week(15)
1993🎂 Birth
Danny Kent
English motorcycle racer Danny Kent was born. He is a former Grand Prix motorcycle racing World Champion.
sports
1997🎂 Birth
Dennis Smith Jr.
American basketball player Dennis Smith Jr. was born. He plays as a point guard.
sports
2000🎂 Birth
Talen Horton-Tucker
American basketball player Talen Horton-Tucker was born. He plays as a shooting guard and small forward.
sports
2000🎂 Birth
Kaja Juvan
Slovenian tennis player Kaja Juvan was born. She has won multiple WTA Tour doubles titles.
sports
2002🎂 Birth
Pedri
Spanish footballer Pedri was born. He is known for his play as a central midfielder.
sports
Notable Deaths This Week(15)
2015🕊️ Death
Mark Behr
Mark Behr, a Tanzanian-South African author and academic, died on November 27, 2015. He was born in 1963.
literature
2016🕊️ Death
Ioannis Grivas
Ioannis Grivas, a Greek statesman, died on November 27, 2016. He was born in 1923.
politics
2018🕊️ Death
Stephen Hillenburg
Stephen Hillenburg was an American animator, voice actor, and marine science educator.
entertainmentartsscience
2020🕊️ Death
Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona, an Argentinian football player, died. He was born in 1960.
sports
2020🕊️ Death
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, an Iranian nuclear scientist, died on November 27, 2020. He was born in 1958.
sciencepolitics
2021🕊️ Death
Stephen Sondheim
Stephen Sondheim was an American composer and lyricist.
musicartsentertainment
2021🕊️ Death
Apetor
Apetor, a Norwegian YouTuber, died on November 27, 2021. He was born in 1964.
entertainment
2023🕊️ Death
Terry Venables
Terry Venables, an English football player and manager, died. He was born in 1943.
sports
2024🕊️ Death
Hal Lindsey
Hal Lindsey, an American evangelist and Christian writer, died. He was born in 1929.
religionliterature
2024🕊️ Death
Jim Abrahams
Jim Abrahams was an American film director and writer.
entertainmentartsliterature
2024🕊️ Death
Mary McGee
Mary McGee, an American motorcycle racer, died on November 27, 2024. She was born in 1936.
sports
2025🕊️ Death
Bernardo Álvarez Afonso
Bernardo Álvarez Afonso, a Spanish Roman Catholic bishop, died. He was born in 1949.
religion
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