Prof Frank McDonough
@fxmc1957.bsky.social
Historian of Germany 1918-1945. On X as @FXMC1957 with This Day in History at 8.30 AM (GMT). Website: http://proffrankmcdonough.com
PHOTO OF THE DAY. A George Harrison selfie at the Taj Mahal, India (1966).
November 29, 2025 at 9:37 AM
PHOTO OF THE DAY. A George Harrison selfie at the Taj Mahal, India (1966).
PERSON OF THE DAY. 29 November 1986. Bristol-born Hollywood star Cary Grant died (aged 82). He was considered the definitive leading man. He featured in over 70 films including a number of Alfred Hitchcock films, most notably, Suspicion, Notorious, North by Northwest and To Catch a Thief.
November 29, 2025 at 9:37 AM
PERSON OF THE DAY. 29 November 1986. Bristol-born Hollywood star Cary Grant died (aged 82). He was considered the definitive leading man. He featured in over 70 films including a number of Alfred Hitchcock films, most notably, Suspicion, Notorious, North by Northwest and To Catch a Thief.
FACT OF THE DAY. 29 November 2001. George Harrison, known as the “Quiet Beatle” died of cancer (aged 58). He composed 3 of their most popular songs: Something, Here Comes The Sun, and While My Guitar Gently Weeps.
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BBC News on the death of George Harrison from 30th November 2001
YouTube video by Kevin Bradshaw
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November 29, 2025 at 9:36 AM
FACT OF THE DAY. 29 November 2001. George Harrison, known as the “Quiet Beatle” died of cancer (aged 58). He composed 3 of their most popular songs: Something, Here Comes The Sun, and While My Guitar Gently Weeps.
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PHOTO OF THE DAY. John Lennon during his last live performance (with Elton John) before a paying live audience at New York's Madison Square Garden (1974). 📷 Bob Gruen
November 28, 2025 at 9:36 AM
PHOTO OF THE DAY. John Lennon during his last live performance (with Elton John) before a paying live audience at New York's Madison Square Garden (1974). 📷 Bob Gruen
PERSON OF THE DAY. 28 November 1990. Margaret Thatcher, deposed by a Cabinet revolt, formally resigned as the Conservative Prime Minister after 11 years in office and left 10 Downing Street in tears. She was replaced by John Major.
November 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
PERSON OF THE DAY. 28 November 1990. Margaret Thatcher, deposed by a Cabinet revolt, formally resigned as the Conservative Prime Minister after 11 years in office and left 10 Downing Street in tears. She was replaced by John Major.
FACT OF THE DAY. 28 November 1893. Women in New Zealand became the 1st in the world to vote in a national parliamentary election. This occurred 10 weeks after the Electoral Act 1893 became law. A total of 109,461 women, about 84% of the adult female population, enrolled to vote.
November 28, 2025 at 9:28 AM
FACT OF THE DAY. 28 November 1893. Women in New Zealand became the 1st in the world to vote in a national parliamentary election. This occurred 10 weeks after the Electoral Act 1893 became law. A total of 109,461 women, about 84% of the adult female population, enrolled to vote.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: An early morning commuter train in Japan (1964). 📷 Nicolas Bouvier
November 27, 2025 at 9:37 AM
PHOTO OF THE DAY: An early morning commuter train in Japan (1964). 📷 Nicolas Bouvier
PERSON OF THE DAY. 27 November 2011. Gary Speed died (aged 42). He played for Leeds United, Everton, Newcastle United, Bolton Wanderers, and Sheffield United. He played 85 times for Wales. Coroner concluded his death was not intentional.
November 27, 2025 at 9:36 AM
PERSON OF THE DAY. 27 November 2011. Gary Speed died (aged 42). He played for Leeds United, Everton, Newcastle United, Bolton Wanderers, and Sheffield United. He played 85 times for Wales. Coroner concluded his death was not intentional.
FACT OF THE DAY. 27 November 1975. Ross McWhirter (aged 50), co-founder of the Guinness Book of Records and outspoken critic of the IRA, was shot dead outside his home in London by 2 members of the paramilitary group.
November 27, 2025 at 9:33 AM
FACT OF THE DAY. 27 November 1975. Ross McWhirter (aged 50), co-founder of the Guinness Book of Records and outspoken critic of the IRA, was shot dead outside his home in London by 2 members of the paramilitary group.
PHOTO OF THE DAY. Tutankhamun’s burial mask. 📷 google images
November 26, 2025 at 9:35 AM
PHOTO OF THE DAY. Tutankhamun’s burial mask. 📷 google images
PERSON OF THE DAY. 26 November 1939. Tina Turner (Anna Mae Bullock) was born in Brownsville, Tennessee, USA. Known as the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” she won 12 Grammy Awards and sold 100 million records. In 2008 Rolling Stone ranked her No 17 on its list of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.
November 26, 2025 at 9:33 AM
PERSON OF THE DAY. 26 November 1939. Tina Turner (Anna Mae Bullock) was born in Brownsville, Tennessee, USA. Known as the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” she won 12 Grammy Awards and sold 100 million records. In 2008 Rolling Stone ranked her No 17 on its list of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.
FACT OF THE DAY. 26 November 1922. Howard Carter (pictured) and Lord Carnarvon broke the seal and entered Pharaoh Tutankhamun’s tomb in Egypt for the 1st time in over 3,000 years. It was one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century.
November 26, 2025 at 9:32 AM
FACT OF THE DAY. 26 November 1922. Howard Carter (pictured) and Lord Carnarvon broke the seal and entered Pharaoh Tutankhamun’s tomb in Egypt for the 1st time in over 3,000 years. It was one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century.
PHOTO OF THE DAY. Jackie Kennedy, with children, Caroline and John Junior, at JFK’s funeral (1963). 📷 Fred Ward
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
PHOTO OF THE DAY. Jackie Kennedy, with children, Caroline and John Junior, at JFK’s funeral (1963). 📷 Fred Ward
FACT OF THE DAY. 25 November 2020. Argentinian Football star Diego Maradona died (aged 60). He’s regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. He could win a game on his own. He was one of the 2 joint winners of the FIFA Player of the 20th Century award (along with Pele).
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
FACT OF THE DAY. 25 November 2020. Argentinian Football star Diego Maradona died (aged 60). He’s regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. He could win a game on his own. He was one of the 2 joint winners of the FIFA Player of the 20th Century award (along with Pele).
PERSON OF THE DAY. 25 November 2005. Man Utd and Northern Ireland star George Best died (aged 59). He was named the European Footballer of the Year in 1968 and ranked 6th in the FIFA Player of the 20th Century vote. He was one of the most skilful and exciting footballers of all time.
November 25, 2025 at 9:45 AM
PERSON OF THE DAY. 25 November 2005. Man Utd and Northern Ireland star George Best died (aged 59). He was named the European Footballer of the Year in 1968 and ranked 6th in the FIFA Player of the 20th Century vote. He was one of the most skilful and exciting footballers of all time.
PHOTO OF THE DAY. John Lennon in Cafe La Fortuna near The Dakota, the apartment block where he lived in New York City (1980) 📷 Kishin Shinoyama
November 24, 2025 at 9:38 AM
PHOTO OF THE DAY. John Lennon in Cafe La Fortuna near The Dakota, the apartment block where he lived in New York City (1980) 📷 Kishin Shinoyama
PERSON OF THE DAY. 24 November 1991. Freddie Mercury (Farrokh Bulsara) died of AIDS complications (aged 45). He was the lead singer-songwriter with Queen and known for his flamboyant stage persona and 4-octave vocal range. Undoubtedly one of rock’s greatest live performers.
November 24, 2025 at 9:27 AM
PERSON OF THE DAY. 24 November 1991. Freddie Mercury (Farrokh Bulsara) died of AIDS complications (aged 45). He was the lead singer-songwriter with Queen and known for his flamboyant stage persona and 4-octave vocal range. Undoubtedly one of rock’s greatest live performers.
FACT OF THE DAY. 24 November 1963. Lee Harvey Oswald, charged with the murder of President John F Kennedy, was shot and killed by Dallas nightclub owner Jack Ruby live on national TV in the basement of Dallas Police Headquarters. Speculation now arose as to whether Oswald was being silenced.
November 24, 2025 at 9:26 AM
FACT OF THE DAY. 24 November 1963. Lee Harvey Oswald, charged with the murder of President John F Kennedy, was shot and killed by Dallas nightclub owner Jack Ruby live on national TV in the basement of Dallas Police Headquarters. Speculation now arose as to whether Oswald was being silenced.
PHOTO OF THE DAY. John F Kennedy lying in state at the Capitol Rotunda, Washington DC (1963). 📷 George Mobley
November 23, 2025 at 10:17 AM
PHOTO OF THE DAY. John F Kennedy lying in state at the Capitol Rotunda, Washington DC (1963). 📷 George Mobley
PERSON OF THE DAY. 23 November 1990. Welsh-born writer Roald Dahl died (aged 74). His often macabre books aimed at children include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda and The BFG. His books have sold over 250 million copies worldwide.
November 23, 2025 at 10:16 AM
PERSON OF THE DAY. 23 November 1990. Welsh-born writer Roald Dahl died (aged 74). His often macabre books aimed at children include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda and The BFG. His books have sold over 250 million copies worldwide.
FACT OF THE DAY. 23 November 1963. BBC1 broadcast the 1st episode of science fiction series Doctor Who with William Hartnell in the title role. The 1st episode deals with Ian and Barbara’s discovery of the Doctor and reveals his time-space ship TARDIS which is disguised as a police box.
November 23, 2025 at 9:27 AM
FACT OF THE DAY. 23 November 1963. BBC1 broadcast the 1st episode of science fiction series Doctor Who with William Hartnell in the title role. The 1st episode deals with Ian and Barbara’s discovery of the Doctor and reveals his time-space ship TARDIS which is disguised as a police box.
A great review in The Times today.
November 22, 2025 at 1:55 PM
A great review in The Times today.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Commuters in a New York City railway carriage read the evening newspapers reporting the JFK assassination (22 November 1963). 📷 Carl Mydans
November 22, 2025 at 9:42 AM
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Commuters in a New York City railway carriage read the evening newspapers reporting the JFK assassination (22 November 1963). 📷 Carl Mydans
PERSON OF THE DAY. 22 November 1963. 2:38 PM. Vice-President Lyndon B Johnson was sworn in as the 36th US President on Air Force One. Jackie, deeply traumatised, still wearing her blood-stained pink suit acted as the witness to the impromptu ceremony. Afterwards she drank a tumbler of whisky.
November 22, 2025 at 9:33 AM
PERSON OF THE DAY. 22 November 1963. 2:38 PM. Vice-President Lyndon B Johnson was sworn in as the 36th US President on Air Force One. Jackie, deeply traumatised, still wearing her blood-stained pink suit acted as the witness to the impromptu ceremony. Afterwards she drank a tumbler of whisky.
FACT OF THE DAY. 22 November 1963. 1:00 PM. John F Kennedy (aged 46), was officially pronounced dead at Parkland Hospital by Dr. William Kemp Clark who felt the damage caused by the fatal shot to the head was the ultimate cause of death. Kemp put 12:50 PM as the actual time of death.
November 22, 2025 at 9:31 AM
FACT OF THE DAY. 22 November 1963. 1:00 PM. John F Kennedy (aged 46), was officially pronounced dead at Parkland Hospital by Dr. William Kemp Clark who felt the damage caused by the fatal shot to the head was the ultimate cause of death. Kemp put 12:50 PM as the actual time of death.