Today in History for 29th November 2014

Historical Events

1887 - US receives rights to Pearl Harbor, on Oahu, Hawaii

1902 - Gerhart Hauptmann's "Der arme Heinrich" premieres in Vienna

1924 - 12th CFL Grey Cup: Queen's University defeat Toronto Balmy Beach, 11-3

1933 - 1st state liquor stores authorized (Pennsylvania)

1987 - France performs nuclear test at Muruora Island

1990 - "Shogun - The Musical" opens at Marquis Theater NYC for 72 perfs

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Famous Birthdays

1874 - Francis Dodd, British artist (d. 1949)

1896 - Rod(erique) La Rocque (La Tour), western actor (Beau Bandit)

1931 - Frank T Mdlalose, KwaZulu minister of Internal minister

1936 - Davide Anzagai, composer

1951 - Barry Goudreau, Boston Mass, rock guitarist (Boston)

1953 - Alex Grey, American artist

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Famous Deaths

1330 - Roger de Mortimer, 1st Earl of March, de facto ruler of England (b. 1287)

1925 - Karl Flodin, composer, dies at 67

1992 - Emilio Pucci, Italian fashion designer (Jackie Kennedy), dies at 78

1999 - Gene Rayburn, American game show host (b. 1917)

2004 - Harry Danning, American baseball player (b. 1911)

2005 - David di Tommaso, French footballer (b. 1979)

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