Births on November 26

Itamar Singer

Born on November 26, 1946

Itamar Singer, Romanian-Israeli historian and author (d. 2012)

Itamar Singer (November 26, 1946 – September 19, 2012) was an Israeli author and historian of Jewish-Romanian origin. He is known for his research of the Ancient Near East and as a leading Hittitologist, pioneering the study of this ancient Anatolians culture in Israel and elucidating the tensions which brought about its demise.

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Events on 1946

11 Mar

Auschwitz concentration camp
Rudolf Höss, the first commandant of Auschwitz concentration camp, is captured by British troops.
2 Sep

Jawaharlal Nehru
The Interim Government of India is formed, headed by Jawaharlal Nehru as Vice President with the powers of a Prime Minister.
8 Sep

Bulgaria
A 95.6% vote in favor of abolishing the monarchy in Bulgaria.
23 Oct

Flushing, Queens
The United Nations General Assembly convenes for the first time, at an auditorium in Flushing, Queens, New York City.
19 Nov

Iceland
Afghanistan, Iceland and Sweden join the United Nations.

Births on November 26

Itamar Singer

Born on November 26, 1946

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Events on 1946

Auschwitz concentration camp

Jawaharlal Nehru

Bulgaria

Flushing, Queens

Iceland