Historical Events for 26th November 2023

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1898 - SS Portland “The Titanic of New England” leaves for Cape Cod, shipwrecked off Cape Ann, all 192 on board killed
1914 - Battleship HMS Bulwark explodes at Sheerness Harbour, England, 788 die
1922 - English archaeologist Howard Carter opens Tutankhamun's virtually intact tomb in Egypt
1942 - Anti-fascist Council for National Liberation (AVNOJ) forms
1954 - Test Cricket debut of Colin Cowdrey v Australia at Gabba
1963 - 29th Heisman Trophy Award: Roger Staubach, Navy (QB)
1967 - Browns' Carl Ward sets club record with a 104-yd kickoff return
1978 - 1st lesbian themed TV movie - "A Question of Love"
1979 - Twins John Castino and Jays Alfredo Griffin tie for AL Rookie of Year
1984 - US and Iraq re-establish diplomatic relations

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