What Happened on November 26, 1949

Historical Events

  • CFL Grey Cup, Varsity Stadium, Toronto: Montreal Alouettes beat Calgary Stampeders, 28-15 for their first Championship
  • The Constituent Assembly of India formally adopts a new constitution

Famous Birthdays

  • Ivan Patzaichin, Romanian canoeist (Olympic gold C-2 1000m 1968, 80, 84; C-1 1000m 1972; World C'ship gold x 8), born in CriÈ™an, Tulcea County, Romania (d. 2021)
  • Juanin Clay, American actress (The Legend of the Lone Ranger), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 1995)
  • Maggie Donnelly, London bag lady (d. 1996)
  • Shlomo Artzi, Israeli folk-rock singer-songwriter ("Yareakh" / "Moon"), born in Alonei Abba, Israel

About November 26, 1949

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 4 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius