Today in history for Nov. 29.
Significant Events, Births, and Deaths on November 29
Major Historical Events
Significant Events in Today in History
- 1947 – United Nations Approves Partition Plan for Palestine:
- The United Nations General Assembly voted to partition Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states, a pivotal decision that led to the creation of the State of Israel in 1948.
- 1963 – President Lyndon B. Johnson Establishes the Warren Commission:
- President Johnson announced the formation of a commission, led by Chief Justice Earl Warren, to investigate the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
- 1929 – American Explorer Richard E. Byrd Flies Over the South Pole:
- Byrd became the first person to fly over the South Pole, marking a milestone in Antarctic exploration.
- 1986 – Iran-Contra Affair Unfolds: The Reagan administration admitted that profits from secret arms sales to Iran were used to fund Contra rebels in Nicaragua, sparking a major political scandal in the United States.
- 2001 – George Harrison Dies: George Harrison, lead guitarist of The Beatles, passed away after a battle with cancer.
- 1890 – The First Army-Navy Football Game: The United States Military Academy (Army) and the United States Naval Academy (Navy) played their first football game, with Navy winning 24-0.
Notable Births on Nov. 29
- Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888): American novelist and poet, best known for her classic novel “Little Women.”
- C.S. Lewis (1898–1963): British writer and scholar, famous for “The Chronicles of Narnia” series.
- Garret A. Hobart (1844–1899): 24th Vice President of the United States, serving under President William McKinley.
- Diane Ladd (b. 1935): American actress and film director.
- Chadwick Boseman (1976–2020): American actor, best known for his role as T’Challa in “Black Panther.”
Notable Deaths on Nov. 29
- George Harrison (1943–2001): British musician, singer-songwriter, and lead guitarist of The Beatles.
- Cary Grant (1904–1986): Renowned British-American actor, celebrated for his performances in classic films such as “North by Northwest” and “Charade.”
- Ralph Bellamy (1904–1991): American actor, known for stage, film, and television roles.
- Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (1710–1736): Italian composer, violinist, and organist.
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