Today in History for 21st November 2022

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Historical Events

1852 - Duke University founded in 1838 as Union Institute, chartered as Normal College
1942 - Adolf Hitler names field marshal Erich von Manstein commander of the newly-created Army Group Don (Heeresgruppe Don)
1980 - John Lennon and Yoko Ono pose nude for photographer Allan Tannenbaum
1986 - Central African Republic adopts constitution
1999 - 51st NASCAR Sprint Cup: Dale Jarrett wins
2004 - CFL Grey Cup, Frank Clair Stadium, Ottawa: Toronto Argonauts defeat BC Lions, 27-19; first Grey Cup game played on next-generation FieldTurf surface

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Famous Birthdays

1567 - Anne de Xainctonge, French saint and founder of the Society of the Sisters of Saint Ursula of the Blessed Virgin, born in Dijon, France (d. 1621)
1924 - Milka Planinc, Prime Minister of Yugoslavia (1982-86), born in Drniš, Yugoslavia (d. 2010)
1940 - Richard Marcinko, American author
1943 - Viktor Sidjak, Russian fencer
1979 - Kim Dong Wan, Korean singer (Shinhwa)
1983 - Nikki Bella, American pro wrestler, one half of The Bella Twins and reality TV star (Total Divas), born in San Diego, California

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Famous Deaths

1481 - Ikkyu Sojun, Zen head of Daitokuji temple, dies in Kyoto, Japan at 87
1580 - Willem Van Hoorn, baron of Heze, governor of Brussels, executed
1916 - Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary, Croatia and Bohemia (1848-1916), dies of pneumonia at 86 after catching a cold taking a walk
1942 - J. B. M. Hertzog [Barry Hertzog], South African General and Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa (1924-39), dies at 76
1986 - Jerry Colonna, American actor (Jerry Colonna Show, Alice in Wonderland, Road to Singapore), dies at 82
1993 - Bill Bixby, American actor, director and producer (Incredible Hulk; The Courtship of Eddie's Father; My Favorite Martian), dies from cancer at 59

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