November 26

    What happened on November 26 in history

    8 events fall on November 26, from 1789 to 2008. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on November 26

    1. 1789

      The first national Thanksgiving

      Washington proclaims a day of thanks in the United States.

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    2. 1789

      The first Thanksgiving proclamation

      Washington appoints a national day of thanks.

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    3. 1922

      Carter enters Tutankhamun's tomb

      Asked what he sees, he answers: wonderful things.

      Read about Ford Model T Assembly Line, DearbornPlay the 20th century round

    4. 1922

      Carter looks into the tomb

      Asked what he sees, he answers: wonderful things.

      Read about Ford Model T Assembly Line, DearbornPlay the 20th century round

    5. 1942

      Casablanca premieres

      The film opens in New York.

      Read about V-J Day Celebration in Times SquarePlay the 20th century round

    6. 1949

      India adopts its constitution

      The Constituent Assembly approves the text.

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    7. 1983

      The Brink's-Mat robbery

      Thieves take three tonnes of gold from a Heathrow warehouse.

      Read about Los Angeles Summer OlympicsPlay the 20th century round

    8. 2008

      The Mumbai attacks begin

      Coordinated shootings and bombings kill 175 over four days.

      Read about Burj Khalifa and Dubai Skyline Under Construction

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