Birthdays occurring on November, 26

1792

Sarah Moore Grimke was born on November 26, 1792 American abolitionist, 1792-1873 I ask no favors for my sex... All I ask of our brethren is that they will take their feet from off our necks. More quotations from Sarah Moore Grimke

1894

Norbert Wiener was born on November 26, 1894 Progress imposes not only new possibilities for the future but new restrictions More quotations from Norbert Wiener

1908

Lefty Gomez was born on November 26, 1908 I've got a new invention. It's a revolving bowl for tired goldfish. More quotations from Lefty Gomez

Deaths occurring on November, 26

1688

Philippe Quinault died on November 26, 1688 French dramatist and librettist, 1635-1688 It is not wise to be wiser than is necessary More quotations from Philippe Quinault

1883

Sojourner Truth died on November 26, 1883 American evangelist and abolitionist and social reformer. 1797-1883 I am not going to die, I'm going home like a shooting star. More quotations from Sojourner Truth

1956

Tommy Dorsey died on November 26, 1956 I wish you wouldn't make the strings such an important part of your arrangements because frankly they're only a tax dodge! More quotations from Tommy Dorsey