November 7: What Happened on This Day in History

Marie Curie (1867)

Marie Curie was a pioneering Polish-born physicist and chemist renowned for her groundbreaking work on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win two Nobel Prizes in different sciences (Physics and Chemistry), and remains an iconic figure in science and women's history. [bio]

Billy Graham (1918)

Billy Graham was an American evangelist, best known for his large-scale preaching events known as crusades and his impactful role as a spiritual advisor to several U.S. presidents. [bio]

David Guetta (1967)

David Guetta is a French DJ, record producer, and songwriter, renowned for his role in popularizing electronic dance music (EDM) globally. He has collaborated with many top artists and produced numerous international hits throughout his career. [bio]

Kamal Haasan (1954)

Kamal Haasan is an acclaimed Indian actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, playback singer, and politician, known for his versatile roles and contributions to Indian cinema, particularly in Tamil films. With a career spanning over six decades, he is recognized for his innovative work both in front of and behind the camera. [bio]

Albert Camus (1913)

Albert Camus was a celebrated French philosopher, author, and journalist known for his significant contributions to modern existential and absurdist thought. He is best known for his philosophical essays and novels such as 'The Stranger', 'The Plague', and 'The Myth of Sisyphus'. Camus was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1957 in recognition of his literary production which, according … [bio]

Leon Trotsky (1879)

Leon Trotsky was a Russian revolutionary, Marxist theorist, and Soviet politician. He played a leading role in the Russian Revolution of 1917, was a founder and commander of the Red Army, and later became a prominent critic of Stalinism before being assassinated in exile. [bio]

Christopher Knight (1957)

Christopher Knight is an American actor and businessman, best known for his role as Peter Brady on the classic TV series 'The Brady Bunch.' He later found renewed fame in reality television and various business ventures. [bio]

Anushka Shetty (1981)

Anushka Shetty is an acclaimed Indian actress and model, predominantly known for her work in the Telugu and Tamil film industries. She rose to fame through her performances in several high-grossing films and is especially known for starring in the 'Baahubali' series. [bio]

Joan Sutherland (1926)

Joan Sutherland was an acclaimed Australian operatic soprano recognized for her remarkable vocal technique, range, and mastery of the bel canto repertoire. Often referred to as 'La Stupenda,' Sutherland is regarded as one of the most notable sopranos of the 20th century. [bio]

Marcus Luttrell (1975)

Marcus Luttrell is a retired United States Navy SEAL who is best known for his role in Operation Red Wings and for being the lone survivor of the ill-fated mission. His experiences were documented in the bestselling memoir 'Lone Survivor,' which was later adapted into a major motion picture. [bio]

Steve McQueen (1980)

Steve McQueen was an American actor regarded as a cultural icon of the 1960s and 1970s. Known for his 'anti-hero' persona, McQueen was one of the highest-paid actors of his era and remains a symbol of cool and rebelliousness in popular culture. [bio]

Howard Keel (2004)

Howard Keel was an American actor and singer best known for his rich baritone voice and starring roles in classic movie musicals during the 1950s. [bio]

Dean Stockwell (2021)

Dean Stockwell was an American actor with a career spanning over 70 years. He was known for his work as a child actor in the 1940s and for acclaimed performances in film and television, including 'Quantum Leap', 'Blue Velvet', and 'Married to the Mob'. Stockwell earned an Academy Award nomination and multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. [bio]

Victor McLaglen (1959)

Victor McLaglen was a British-born actor and former boxer, best known for his roles in many classic films including "The Informer" (1935), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor, and his frequent collaborations with director John Ford and actor John Wayne. He was a prominent figure in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s, often cast in tough, … [bio]

Nida Blanca (2001)

Filipino actress (b. 1936).

Larry Kent (1967)

Director (high stakes), dies at 67.

Dwight Frye (1943)

Actor (vampire bat and dracula), died at 44.

Leonard Cohen (2016)

Iconic Canadian singer-songwriter, poet, and novelist who became a Buddhist monk, known for his profound lyrical poetry and spiritual...

Joe Frazier (2011)

Legendary heavyweight boxer who won Olympic gold in 1964 and became world champion.

Eleanor Roosevelt (1962)

First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945, and a prominent American politician, diplomat, and activist.