What happened on November 26th?

The 2008 Mumbai attacks that shook the world

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Matthew Jones
November 26, 2024

Ten Gunmen Launch Coordinated Attacks across Mumbai

On November 26, 2008, ten gunmen launched coordinated terrorist attacks across Mumbai, India, targeting locations such as luxury hotels, a railway station, a hospital, and a Jewish community center. Over three days, the attacks claimed the lives of more than 170 people and injured hundreds, leaving a deep scar on the city and the nation. The tragedy highlighted vulnerabilities to global terrorism, prompting widespread condemnation and international cooperation to improve counterterrorism measures.

The photo shows the back entrance of the Taj Mahal hotel that the terrorists used to enter the hotel during the November 2008 Mumbai attacks.

🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on November 26:

1982 ─ Yasuhiro Nakasone became Japan’s prime minister, initiating reforms that modernized Japan's economy and strengthened its global standing.

1968 ─ A US Air Force helicopter pilot rescued a Special Forces team in Vietnam, exemplifying bravery in one of the war’s most intense periods.

1942 ─ Casablanca premiered in New York, captivating audiences with its story of love and sacrifice set against the backdrop of World War II.

1941 ─ US Secretary of State Cordell Hull demanded Japan withdraw from China and Indochina, heightening tensions that led to Pearl Harbor.

1924 ─ The Mongolian People’s Republic was established, marking a shift toward socialism under Soviet influence.

1922 ─ British archaeologists entered King Tutankhamun’s tomb, uncovering treasures that captivated the world and advanced Egyptology.

1917 ─ The National Hockey League (NHL) was founded in Canada, laying the foundation for professional ice hockey in North America.

1894 ─ Russia's Tsar Nicholas II married Alexandra and began a union that would end with the fall of the Romanovs.

579 ─ Pelagius II succeeded Benedict I as pope, guiding the Church through early medieval challenges.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On November 26, we’re singing to:

William Cowper (1731) ─ British poet celebrated for his works on nature, faith, and humanity, including The Task.

Tina Turner (1939) ─ Iconic American-born singer known for her powerful voice and hits like Proud Mary and What’s Love Got to Do with It.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On November 26, we’re saying goodbye to:

Isabella I (1504) ─ Queen of Spain who sponsored Columbus’s voyage, united Spain, and expanded its global influence.

Bernardo Bertolucci (2018) ─ Italian director acclaimed for influential films like The Last Emperor and Last Tango in Paris.

Stephen Sondheim (2021) ─ Legendary American composer and lyricist celebrated for redefining musical theater with works such as Sweeney Todd and West Side Story.

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