Welcome to Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024! Today marks the 332nd day of the year, with only 34 days remaining.
Historical Highlights:
On this day in 2003, President George W. Bush made a surprise visit to Iraq to spend Thanksgiving with U.S. troops, expressing gratitude for their service in protecting the nation.
Other notable events on this date:
In 1924, Macy’s hosted its first Thanksgiving Day parade, initially known as the “Christmas Parade,” in New York City.
In 1934, infamous bank robber George “Baby Face” Nelson was killed in a shootout with FBI agents in Illinois.
In 1970, Pope Paul VI survived a minor injury after being attacked by a dagger-wielding man disguised as a priest in the Philippines.
In 1978, San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and activist Harvey Milk were tragically shot and killed by former Supervisor Dan White.
In 2015, a gunman attacked a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs, resulting in three deaths and nine injuries.
Celebrity Birthdays:
- Manolo Blahnik (Fashion Designer) turns 82 today.
- Kathryn Bigelow (Film Director) celebrates her 73rd birthday.
- Steve Bannon (Political Strategist) is 71 years old.
- Bill Nye (Science Educator and TV Host) turns 69 today.
- Caroline Kennedy (Author and Diplomat) is 67.
- Robin Givens (Actor) celebrates her 60th birthday.
- Michael Vartan (Actor) turns 56 today.
- Iván Rodríguez (Baseball Hall of Famer) is 53 years old.
- Twista (Rapper) is 51 today.
- Jaleel White (Actor) celebrates his 48th birthday.
