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Historical events for
Saturday, 28 November 2026

  • Birth

    Claude Lévi-Strauss

    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.

    1/11/2009
  • Birth

    Matt Cameron

    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.

  • Birth

    Carles Puigdemont

    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.

  • Birth

    Édouard Philippe

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

  • Birth

    Mary Elizabeth Winstead

    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.

  • History

    Opening of Santa Maria Airport

    Santa Maria, Portugal

    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.

  • History

    Albanian National Day

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

  • History

    Mauritania National Day

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