Historical Events on November 26
1944
World War II: A German V-2 rocket hits a Woolworth's shop in London, United Kingdom, killing 168 people.
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Korean War: Troops from the People's Republic of China launch a massive counterattack in North Korea against South Korean and United Nations forces (Battle of the Ch'ongch'on River and Battle of Chosin Reservoir), ending any hopes of a quick end to the conflict.
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Vietnam War: United States Air Force helicopter pilot James P. Fleming rescues an Army Special Forces unit pinned down by Viet Cong fire. He is later awarded the Medal of Honor.
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Tony Blair becomes the first Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to address the Oireachtas, the parliament of the Republic of Ireland.
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George W. Bush is certified the winner of Florida's electoral votes by Katherine Harris, going on to win the United States presidential election, despite losing in the national popular vote.
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Famous Birthdays on November 26
- 1878
Marshall Taylor
- 1939
Tina Turner
- 1956
Dale Jarrett
Famous Deaths on November 26
- 1855
Adam Mickiewicz
- 1883
Sojourner Truth
- 2008
2008 Mumbai attacks