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.