Welcome to Today’s Historical Events!
Today is Thursday, Nov. 20, the 324th day of 2025. There are 41 days left in the year.
On This Day in History:
On Nov. 20, 1945, 22 former Nazi officials faced trial before an international war crimes tribunal in Nuremberg, Germany. The verdict saw 12 defendants sentenced to death, seven to prison terms, and three acquitted.
Other Notable Events on this Date:
In 1910, Francisco Madero initiated a revolt against Mexican President Porfirio Díaz, sparking the Mexican Revolution.
In 1947, Princess Elizabeth of Britain married Prince Philip at Westminster Abbey.
In 1969, Native American activists began a 19-month occupation of Alcatraz Island.
In 1982, the University of California, Berkeley, football team won against Stanford University in a memorable game known as “The Play.”
In 1992, a fire damaged Windsor Castle, the weekend residence of Queen Elizabeth II.
In 2003, music producer Phil Spector was charged with murder in the shooting of actor Lana Clarkson.
Birthdays for Today:
- Actor Estelle Parsons turns 98 today.
- Author Don DeLillo celebrates his 89th birthday.
- Comedian Dick Smothers is 87 years old.
- Former President Joe Biden marks his 83rd birthday.
- Broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff turns 79.
- Musician Joe Walsh celebrates his 78th birthday.
- Actor Bo Derek is 69 years old today.
- Actor Ming-Na Wen turns 62.
- Rapper Michael “Mike D” Diamond (Beastie Boys) is 60 years old.
- Actor-comedian Joel McHale celebrates his 54th birthday.
- Country singer Dierks Bentley turns 50.
- Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Dominique Dawes is 49 years old.
- Rapper Future celebrates his 42nd birthday today.
