This Day In America November 28

by Admin on November 28, 2007

On Today’s date in 1520, Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan reached the Pacific Ocean after passing through the South American strait that now bears his name.

On Today’s date in 1967, actress-model Anna Nicole Smith was born Vickie Lynn Hogan in Houston.

On Today’s date in 1990, Margaret Thatcher resigned as British prime minister during an audience with Queen Elizabeth II, who conferred the premiership on John Major.

On Today’s date in 2001, Enron Corp. collapsed after would-be rescuer Dynegy Inc. backed out of an $8.4 billion deal to take it over.

Today Singer Randy Newman is 64. He loves L.A.

Today “Late Show” orchestra leader Paul Shaffer is 58.

Today Actor Ed Harris is 57.

Today Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff is 54.

Today Comedian Jon Stewart is 45.