November 26: Facts & Historical Events On This Day

November 26^th is officially Good Grief Day and Cake Day.

We’ve made it to the 330^th day of the year! There are 35 days left until we reach the new year.

This day in history should be celebrated for its historical events that changed the world. Learn what made November 26^th such an important day in history.

Did you know that on this day in 1865, Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland” novel was published in the US? It would become one of the most famous works of English language fiction.

Keep reading for more interesting facts about November 26^th in history!

What Events Happened On November 26 In History?

2015 The UK-based computer company Raspberry Pi released their $5 (£4) computer.

The non-profit organization released the Pi Zero on this day, which sold out within hours. It was also the first computer to be given as a free gift when you bought MagPi magazine.

2011 NASA launched the Mars Science Laboratory probe, which carried the Curiosity Rover to Mars.

2003 The last Concorde to ever fly made a lap of honor over the English channel.

1992 Queen Elizabeth II became Britain’s first monarch to pay income tax.

The Queen informed the Prime Minister, John Major, earlier that she wanted to change her tax arrangements. In previous years, Britain's monarch was not expected to pay income tax, as they serve a duty to the country; however, Queen Elizabeth II thought it was correct to do so. At the time, there was an ever-growing worry from the public about the cost of having the royal family, so it's possible it could've been related to this pressing issue.

1965 France successfully launched their first satellite, Astérix, into Earth’s orbit.

The satellite was launched on the French Diamant A rocket from Algeria, making France the third nation to send an object to space using its own rocket. While Astérix is designed to study Earth's ionosphere, its launch was primarily to test the Diamant A rocket. It's expected that Astérix will remain in Earth's orbit for centuries to come.

1922 British archaeologists entered the tomb of King Tutankhamun.

Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon were the first to set foot inside the tomb in more than three thousand years. The tomb itself was in immaculate condition; having been hidden away by sand, it had escaped plunder by thieves. Both Carter and Carnarvon died within seven months of opening the tomb, leading many to believe there was a dire curse unleashed upon them by King Tut.

1898 The Titanic of New England, the SS Portland, sunk off the coast of Maine.

The storm shipwrecked the vessel, and all 192 onboard were killed in the disaster.

1867 J.B. Sutherland from Detroit patented refrigerated railroad cars.

1865 Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland” novel was published in the US.

1832 The New York and Harlem Railroad became the first railroad to operate in the US.

1805 Scottish civil engineer Thomas Telford designed and completed The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.

The aqueduct allowed the Llangollen Canal to cross the River Dee in the Vale of Llangollen in northeast Wales and opened for use.

1789 President George Washington proclaimed the day an official National Day of Thanksgiving for the United States of America.

1716 The United States exhibited the country’s first-ever lion in Boston.

783 AD The Queen Adosinda of Asturias was placed in a convent at San Juan de Pravia for the rest of her life.

This was done to prevent her family from obtaining the throne.

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Famous People Born On November 26

Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Natasha Bedingfield? See what other famous people were born on this day.

1975 DJ Khaled

American DJ

Age:: 46 years old
Born In:: Louisiana, USA

1990 Rita Ora

British Singer

Age:: 31 years old

1981 Natasha Bedingfield

British Singer

Age:: 40 years old
Born In:: England, UK

1989 Rob Raco

Canadian Actor

Age:: 32 years old
Born In:: Ontario, Canada

Special Holidays On November 26

If you’re looking for something to do today, maybe these special holidays might just help to cure your boredom!

Good Grief Day

Good Grief Day celebrates both the ever-popular comic strip Peanuts and the birthday of its author, Charles Schulz'. So flick back through your favorite Peanuts comics today and raise a glass to Charles, but most importantly, say Charlie Brown’s favorite line: good grief!

National Cake Day

Put your aprons on and preheat your ovens because today, we’re baking up a storm! National Cake Day doesn’t discriminate but celebrates cakes in all shapes, flavors, and sizes. You don’t have to bake a cake, either, but at the very least, you’d better eat some!

November 26 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone

People who were born on November 26^th all share the Sagittarius star sign.

Sagittarians always possess a multitude of plans under their belt. These plan Bs and Cs serve to protect Sagittarians when things don’t go their way.

For those of you born in November, you have the Topaz birthstone. When the topaz gem is gifted to someone, it represents a promise of everlasting love and friendship.

Those who were born on November 26^th were likely conceived the same year on March 5^th.