Tuesday, 26th November 1940 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's World Sustainable Transport Day. Explore 53 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in London. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in London brings cloudy with temperatures between 5°C and 9°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Sagittarius. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Tuesday, 26th November in London, GB.
On 26 November 1940, London experienced cloudy conditions as significant historical developments unfolded across Europe and beyond. The city, situated in southeast England as the capital of the United Kingdom, has served as a major political and cultural centre for centuries and remains one of the world's most influential metropolitan areas. The date fell during the Sagittarius zodiac period, and the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.
The same calendar date witnessed pivotal moments in subsequent decades. On 26 November 1942, the film Casablanca, starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, premiered at the Hollywood Theatre in New York City, strategically timed to coincide with the Allied invasion of French North Africa and the capture of Casablanca itself. That same year, Josip Broz Tito and the Yugoslav Partisans convened the first meeting of the Anti-Fascist Council for the National Liberation of Yugoslavia at Biha?, in northwestern Bosnia, establishing institutional resistance against fascist occupation. These events reflected the broader global struggle defining the 1940s era.
Historical records demonstrate that 26 November has marked numerous other significant occurrences. In 1983, robbers broke into a Brink's-Mat warehouse at Heathrow Airport in London and stole 26 million pounds in gold, diamonds and cash, constituting one of Britain's largest heists. Other notable events on this date include the launch of NASA's Mars Science Laboratory mission in 2011, which carried the Curiosity rover to the red planet.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 26th November 1940
The shortest path often demands the longest patience.
Fortune of the Day
26th November in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on November 26th blend Sagittarius fire with sunny vitality. Natural optimists with a strong drive for freedom and philosophical depth, they stand out through their direct, honest nature. Their infectious enthusiasm makes them captivating conversationalists.
Strengths & Weaknesses These individuals bring enthusiasm and vision to every situation. Their courage and inspiring presence are remarkable assets. However, their bluntness can hurt others, and their overoptimism sometimes leads to unrealistic expectations.
Love In relationships, November 26th natives are passionate and sincere. They need partners who understand their adventurous spirit and intellectual needs. Long-term commitment works when both honor the balance between intimacy and personal freedom.
Caree & Finance Professionally, these people pursue meaningful, far-reaching goals. Ideal careers leverage their teaching talent and innovative energy. Financially, they're optimistic to the point of carelessness; structured planning helps them build wealth.
Health Energetic and active, they require physical challenges to thrive. Mental restlessness emerges when their expansive drive is blocked. Regular movement and philosophical growth sustain their natural vitality.
That night, the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Dragon (Metal).
Fun Facts About 26th November
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Someone born on this day in 1940 would be 85 years old today — just 31,184 days into life, which is roughly 748,423 hours, 44,905,420 minutes, or 2,694,325,239 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 331. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 35 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 48 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 26th November
- Paul Burnett, English radio host (1943)
- Bruce Paltrow, American director and producer (died 2002) (1943)
- Marilynne Robinson, American novelist and essayist (1943)
- Dale Sommers, American radio host (died 2012) (1943)
- Maki Carrousel, Japanese actor (1942)
- Olivia Cole, American actress (died 2018) (1942)
- Jan Stenerud, Norwegian-American football player (1942)
- Đặng Thùy Trâm, Vietnamese physician and author (died 1970) (1942)
- Susanne Marsee, American mezzo-soprano (1941)
- Jeff Torborg, American baseball player and manager (died 2025) (1941)
Lives Remembered on 26th November
- Edward O'Hare, American lieutenant and pilot (born 1914) (1943)
- Ernest Lapointe, Canadian lawyer and politician, 18th Canadian Minister of Justice (born 1876) (1941)
- Silvestras Žukauskas, Lithuanian general (born 1860) (1937)
- Şükrü Naili Gökberk, Turkish general (born 1876) (1936)
- Mykhailo Hrushevsky, Ukrainian historian and politician (born 1866) (1934)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 26th November
- Christian feast days: Alypius the Stylite
- Christian feast days: Basolus (Basle)
- Christian feast days: Bellinus of Padua
- Christian feast days: Conrad of Constance
- Christian feast days: Ethelwine of Athelney
- Christian feast days: Blessed Gaetana Sterni
- Christian feast days: John Berchmans
- Christian feast days: Pope Siricius
- Christian feast days: Sylvester Gozzolini
- Christian feast days: Isaac Watts (Episcopal Church (USA))
- Christian feast days: November 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Constitution Day (Abkhazia, Georgia)
- Constitution Day (India)
- Republic Day (Mongolia)
What Happened on 26th November?
- World War II: HMT Rohna is sunk by the Luftwaffe in an air attack in the Mediterranean north of Béjaïa, Algeria. (1943)
- World War II: Yugoslav Partisans convene the first meeting of the Anti-Fascist Council for the National Liberation of Yugoslavia at Bihać in northwestern Bosnia. (1942)
- Casablanca, the movie starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, premieres in New York City. (1942)
- A riot involving infantrymen, military police, and local law enforcement officers occurs in Phoenix, Arizona, United States, leading to three deaths. (1942)
- World War II: The Hull note is given to the Japanese ambassador, demanding that Japan withdraw from China and French Indochina, in return for which the United States would lift economic sanctions. On the same day, Japan's 1st Air Fleet departs Hitokappu Bay for Hawaii. (1941)
- Shelling of Mainila: The Soviet Army orchestrates an incident which is used to justify the start of the Winter War with Finland four days later. (1939)