Welcome to Sunday, November 23, 2025. Today marks the 327th day of the year, with only 38 days remaining.
Historical Events on this Day:
On November 23, 2005, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf made history by being elected as the president of Liberia, becoming the first female head of state in Africa through a democratic process. She played a crucial role in leading Liberia towards recovery after a prolonged civil war.
Other Notable Events:
Back in 1863, Union soldiers under Gen. Ulysses S. Grant engaged Confederate forces in a battle that lasted until November 25, resulting in a significant blow to the Confederacy during the American Civil War.
In 1939, the British armed merchant cruiser HMS Rawalpindi was sunk by German warships off the coast of Iceland, with over 200 casualties.
President Lyndon B. Johnson declared November 25 as a day of national mourning in 1963 following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
The People’s Republic of China was admitted to the United Nations Security Council in 1971.
In 1980, southern Italy was struck by a series of earthquakes that claimed the lives of thousands of people.
Fast forward to 2006, former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko passed away in London due to radiation poisoning, accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin before his death.
Looking at 2011, Yemen’s President Ali Abdullah Saleh agreed to step down after 33 years in power amidst a fierce uprising.
Lastly, in 2024, Israeli airstrikes in central Beirut resulted in casualties amid renewed conflict between Israel and Hezbollah militants.
Celebrity Birthdays Today:
- Franco Nero, known for his role in “Django,” turns 84 today.
- Bruce Hornsby, the singer, celebrates his 71st birthday.
- Robin Roberts, the TV journalist from “Good Morning America,” is 65 years old.
- Nicolas Bacri, a composer, turns 64 today.
- Jennifer Michael Hecht, a poet and author, celebrates her 60th birthday.
- Asafa Powell, the Olympic gold medal sprinter, turns 43 today.
- Nicklas Bäckström, the ice hockey player, celebrates his 38th birthday.
- Miley Cyrus, the singer-actor, turns 33 today.
