Historical Events
- Failed coup by South African mercenaries in Seychelles
Event of Interest
Pope John Paul II names Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (later Benedict XVI) "Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith"
- Rollie Fingers is 1st relief pitcher to win AL MVP
Famous Birthdays
Barbara Pierce Bush (42 years old)
American activist (Global Health Corps) and twin daughter of US President George W. Bush, born in Dallas, Texas
- Jared Jeffries, American basketball player
- Jenna Bush Hager, American author, news personality (Today with Hoda & Jenna) and twin daughter of US President George W. Bush, born in Dallas, Texas
- Mauricio Rua, Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist
- Xabi Alonso, Spanish soccer midfielder (114 caps; Real Sociedad, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich), born in Tolosa, Spain
Famous Deaths
- Jack Albertson, American actor (Chico and the Man, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory), dies from colon cancerr at 74
- Morris Kirksey, American 4 X 100m (Olympic gold 1920), dies at 86
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About November 25, 1981
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 4 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Physical - Olivia Newton-John
#1 Song: Under Pressure - Queen & David Bowie
