Notable Birthdays for November 25
Robert Townsend (1753-1838) - American Revolution spy.
John Armstrong, Jr. (1758-1843) - Secretary of War under President Madison.
Kate Gleason (1865-1933) - Engineer and businesswoman.
Joe Gans (1874-1910) - Considered the greatest lightweight boxer of all time.
Virgil Thomson (1896-1989) - Composer who is credited with forming the American Sound in classical music.
Lillian Copeland (1904-1964) - Olympic champion often called the most successful female discus thrower in U.S. history.
Joe DiMaggio (1914-1999) - MLB player often referred to as the Yankee Clipper.
Peg Lynch (1916-2015) - Actress who is credited with inventing sitcom.
Noel Neill (1920-2016) - Actress known for her role as Lois Lane in Superman (1948).
Paul Desmond (1924-1977) - Saxophonist and member of the Dave Brubeck Quartet.
Trisha Brown (1936-2017) - Dancer and one of the founders of the Judson Dance Theater.
Joe Gibbs (1940-Still Living) - NFL coach (Redskins) and auto racing team owner.
Percy Sledge (1940-2015) - Singer known for his hit song When a Man Loves a Woman.
Bob Lind (1942-Still Living) - Folk singer who helped lay foundation for folk music in the 60s.
John Larroquette (1947-Still Living) - Actor known for his role as Attorney Dan Fielding on the sitcom Night Court.
John F. Kennedy Jr., (1960-1999)- Lawyer, journalist, publisher and son of President John F. Kennedy.
Kevin Chamberlin (1963-Still Living) - Actor known for his role as Uncle Fester in The Addams Family.
Billy Burke (1966-Still Living) - Actor recognized for his role as Charlie Swan in the Twilight films.
Christina Applegate (1971-Still Living) - Actress who rose to fame while playing the character Kelly Bundy in the sitcom Married...With Children.
Barbara Pierce Bush (1981-Still Living) - Co-founder the nonprofit Global Health Corps and daughter of President George W. Bush.
Jenna Bush Hager (1981-Still Living) - Co-host of Today with Hoda & Jenna and daughter of President George W. Bush.
Memorable Events for November 25
1783 - The last British troops leave New York City and return home.
1792 - Black inventor Benjamin Banneker publishes the first Farmer's Almanac.
1863 - General Grant and his troops (Union) break the Siege of Chattanooga.
1864 - The Confederate Army of Manhattan start fires in NY City in an attempt to burn down the city.
1867 - Congress looks into impeachment of President Johnson.
1884 - John Meyenberg receives the patent for evaporated milk.
1874 - The U.S. Greenback Party is established.
1876 - In retaliation for defeat at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, the U.S. Army attack the sleeping village of Cheyenne Chief Dull Knife.
1905 - Telimco makes the first advertisement for a radio product.
1920 - The first Thanksgiving Parade is held in Philadelphia.
1940 - Woody Woodpecker makes his debut.
1947 - The Hollywood Ten are blacklisted by Hollywood.
1955 - Race segregation is forbidden on public transportation.
1957 - President Eisenhower suffers a mild stroke.
1963 - President John F. Kennedy buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
1997 - Richard Bliss, a telephone technician, is arrested for spying in Russia.