Famous people born on November 25th
November 25 gathers an unusually wide range of public figures, from industrial titans and political leaders to poets, performers, and reformers. The date mixes global influence with creative breakthroughs, spanning centuries of history and many fields. It is a calendar day that links philanthropy, sport, faith, and the arts in one varied lineup.
Notable highlights
- Andrew Carnegie (1835) - Steel magnate whose fortune helped define modern philanthropy through libraries and educational endowments.
- Pope John XXIII (1881) - Convened the Second Vatican Council, reshaping Catholic engagement with the modern world.
- Imran Khan (1952) - Captained Pakistan to its 1992 Cricket World Cup win before entering national politics as prime minister.
- Joe DiMaggio (1914) - Yankees icon best known for his 56-game hitting streak, a record that still looms over baseball.
- Lope de Vega (1562) - Prolific Spanish Golden Age dramatist credited with transforming popular theater through sheer output and innovation.
- Isaac Rosenberg (1890) - First World War poet whose vivid trench poems gained lasting recognition after his death in combat.
- Christina Applegate (1971) - Emmy-winning actress who expanded from sitcom stardom into acclaimed film and later dramatic comedy work.
- Ricardo Montalban (1920) - Screen and stage star celebrated for enduring roles in both classic cinema and science fiction television.
- Amy Grant (1960) - Singer-songwriter who helped bring contemporary Christian music into mainstream pop success.
On this day
- 1758 - French forces evacuate Fort Duquesne as the British take control and establish the settlement that becomes Pittsburgh.
- 1867 - Alfred Nobel patents dynamite, a breakthrough that transforms engineering and warfare alike.
- 1947 - The musical film "Miracle on 34th Street" premieres, becoming a lasting holiday classic.
- 1963 - President John F. Kennedy is laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery following state funeral ceremonies.