Famous Birthdays
Alfred Wegener (1880-1930)
German polar researcher, geophysicist and meteorologist (continental drift), born in Berlin
- Grantland Rice, American sportswriter (New York Herald Tribune 1914-30, Colliers 1925-37), born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee (d. 1954)
- Karel Paul van der Mandele, Dutch financier and director (Rotterdam Bank), born in Delft, Netherlands (d. 1975)
- Sholem Asch [Szalom Asz], Polish-Jewish-American novelist and playwright (East River; Three Cities), born in Kutno, Congress Poland, Russian Empire (d. 1957)
About November 1, 1880
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 143 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Scorpio
