Famous Birthdays
- Anıl Eraslan, Turkish jazz and classical cellist, and composer (Sert Sessizler), born in Burdur, Turkey
- Gina Kingsbury, Canadian hockey player, born in Uranium City, Saskatchewan
- Jamie Fiske, liver transplant recipient
- Natalie Gauci, Australian Idol 2007 winner, born in Melbourne, Australia
- Natasha Bedingfield, British singer (Unwritten), born in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England
- Stephan Andersen, Danish international footballer, born in Copenhagen, Denmark
Famous Weddings
Miles Davis
Legendary American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis (55) weds American "Sounder" actress Cicely Tyson (47) at the home of actor Bill Cosby; divorce in 1989
Famous Deaths
- Max Euwe, Dutch World Chess Champion (1935-37), dies at 80
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About November 26, 1981
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 42 years and 5 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Holidays: Thanksgiving (United States)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Physical - Olivia Newton-John
- #1 Song: Under Pressure - Queen & David Bowie