November 27 – On This Day

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  1. Historical Events
  • 1978 – Harvey Milk (supervisor) and San Francisco Mayor George Moscone are assassinated in City Hall.
    Source: AP News
  • 1895 – Alfred Nobel signs his will, setting up the Nobel Prizes.
    Source: NobelPrize.org
  • 1924 – Macy’s holds its first Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
    Source: Macy’s Parade History
  1. Notable Birthdays
  • Kathryn Bigelow (b. 1951) – American director (first woman to win Oscar for Best Director).
    Source: Britannica
  • Bill Nye (b. 1955) – American science educator (“The Science Guy”).
    Source: Biography.com
  • Caroline Kennedy (b. 1957) – American author, diplomat, and daughter of John F. Kennedy.
    Source: History.com
  • Manolo Blahnik (b. 1942) – Spanish fashion designer.
    Source: Britannica
  1. Observances & Facts
  • The murders of Moscone and Milk were pivotal events in American LGBTQ+ political history.
    Source: AP News
  • The signing of Alfred Nobel’s will led to the establishment of the Nobel Prizes.
    Source: NobelPrize.org
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