November 26 in History

• 579

  November 26, 579:

  The Roman Catholic Church’s Pope Benedict I is succeeded by Pope Pelagius II.

• 1789

  November 26, 1789:

  Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States for the first time after it was approved by Congress and President George Washington. 

• 1865

  November 26, 1865:

  The children’s fantasy novel, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” is published.

• 1917

  November 26, 1917:

  The National Hockey League is established in Montreal, Canada.

• 1922

  November 26, 1922:

  The silent drama film, “The Toll of the Sea” is premiered in New York.

• 1924

  November 26, 1924:

  The Mongolian People’s Republic is proclaimed following the defeat of the Chinese and White Russians.

• November 26, 1924:

  35-year-old Charlie Chaplin marries 16-year-old actress Lita Grey.

• 1942

  November 26, 1942:

  The American romantic drama film, “Casablanca” premieres in New York City.

• 1982

  November 26, 1982:

  Nakasone Yasuhiro becomes Japan’s Prime Minister.

• 2008

  November 26, 2008:

  The Mumbai terrorist attack is coordinated by ten gunmen who are suspected to be members of the terrorist organisation from Pakistan known as Lashkar-e-Taiba.