Births on November 25

Alexis Wright

Born on November 25, 1950

Alexis Wright, Australian author

Alexis Wright (born 25 November 1950) is a Waanyi (Aboriginal Australian) writer best known for winning the Miles Franklin Award for her 2006 novel Carpentaria and the 2018 Stella Prize for her "collective memoir" of Leigh Bruce "Tracker" Tilmouth.As of 2020, Wright has produced three novels, one biography, and several works of prose. Her work also appears in anthologies and journals.

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Events on 1950

23 Jan

Jerusalem
The Knesset resolves that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel.
9 Feb

Joseph McCarthy
Second Red Scare: US Senator Joseph McCarthy accuses the United States Department of State of being filled with Communists.
13 May

Silverstone Circuit
The first round of the Formula One World Championship is held at Silverstone.
11 Jul

International Monetary Fund
Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank.
11 Sep

Harry S. Truman
Korean War: President Harry S. Truman approved military operations north of the 38th parallel.

Births on November 25

Alexis Wright

Born on November 25, 1950

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Events on 1950

Jerusalem

Joseph McCarthy

Silverstone Circuit

International Monetary Fund

Harry S. Truman