Historical events for
Friday, 28 November 2025

Birthday of Édouard Philippe, former Prime Minister, leader of the Horizons party, and an influential mayor in France.

Claude Lévi-Strauss, born on November 28, 1908, was a French anthropologist, author of "Tristes Trópicos" and influential in structural anthropology. He passed away on November 1, 2009.

Matt Cameron (b. 1962) is a virtuoso American drummer. A legendary figure of grunge, he provided his heavy and technical groove to Soundgarden before taking over the rhythmic controls of Pearl Jam, demonstrating unparalleled versatility.

An iconic and controversial figure of Catalan independence, Carles Puigdemont (b. 1966) remains a decisive actor from abroad and the European Parliament. Leader of Junts per Catalunya, his political influence is vital for the parliamentary majority in Madrid, keeping the demand for Catalan self-determination alive.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead (b. 1984) is a versatile American actress. In the series "Ahsoka", she plays the young Mandalorian warrior Sabine Wren, delivering a physical and emotional presence crucial to the narrative's redemption arc.

Today we celebrate the inauguration of Santa Maria Airport, on the island of Santa Maria, on November 28, 1946. IATA Code: SMA. The airport has a 3,048 meter runway and is located 5 km from Vila do Porto. It was one of the first international airports in Portugal and played a vital role during the Second World War. It currently serves commercial flights and serves as an important stopover point for transatlantic flights.

Celebration of Albanian Declaration of Independence Day, marking independence from the Ottoman Empire on November 28, 1912.

Celebration of Mauritania's National Day, commemorating independence from France on November 28, 1960.