Tuesday 13 October 2026

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Two birth milestones share this date — Charles de Gaulle born (1890) and Scarlett Johansson born (1984), 94 years apart.

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  • Scarlett Johansson1984
  • Boris Becker1967
  • Charles de Gaulle1890

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Born on this day

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Charles de Gaulle born
1890Birth

Charles de Gaulle born

Charles de Gaulle was born. French president.

Boris Becker born
1967Birth

Boris Becker born

Boris Becker was born. German tennis champion.

Scarlett Johansson born
1984Birth

Scarlett Johansson born

Scarlett Johansson was born. American actress.

Died on this day

17 in the archive

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Accident
Death
1997Death

Diana, Princess of Wales dies

Diana, Princess of Wales, member of british royal family, died on this day in 1997. Car crash in Paris. Remembered as: Global humanitarian and celebrated royal figure.

Assassinated
Death
44 BCDeath

Julius Caesar dies

Julius Caesar, roman general/statesman, died on this day in 44 BC. Assassinated by Roman senators. Remembered as: Critical role in the demise of the Roman Republic.

Assassinated
Death
1948Death

Mahatma Gandhi dies

Mahatma Gandhi, political ethicist, died on this day in 1948. Assassinated. Remembered as: Leader of the Indian independence movement.

Suicide
Death
30 BCDeath

Cleopatra dies

Cleopatra, queen of the ptolemaic kingdom, died on this day in 30 BC. Suicide (historically debated, asp bite). Remembered as: The last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt.

Assassinated
Death
1980Death

John Lennon dies

John Lennon, musician, died on this day in 1980. Assassinated in New York City. Remembered as: Co-lead vocalist and founder of The Beatles.

Famous birthdays

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Today · 22 November

  • Scarlett JohanssonScarlett JohanssonAmerican actress (born 1984)Born 1984 · 42 years ago today
  • Boris BeckerBoris BeckerGerman tennis player, coach, and commentator (born 1967)Born 1967 · 59 years ago today
  • Charles de GaulleCharles de GaulleFrench general and statesman (1890–1970)Born 1890 · 136 years ago today

Coming up this week

  • Miley CyrusMiley CyrusAmerican singer and actress (born 1992)23 November · born 1992
  • Asafa PowellAsafa PowellJamaican sprinter (born 1982)23 November · born 1982
  • Franklin PierceFranklin PiercePresident of the United States from 1853 to 185723 November · born 1804
  • Katherine HeiglKatherine HeiglAmerican actress (born 1978)24 November · born 1978
  • Colin HanksColin HanksAmerican actor (born 1977)24 November · born 1977
  • Zachary TaylorZachary TaylorPresident of the United States from 1849 to 185024 November · born 1784
Celebration22 November

Go For a Ride Day

Encourages people to travel via car, bike, or train to explore the world around them.

Music · No.1 on this day

What was topping the charts

The official No.1 singles and albums in the UK and the USA on this date, decade by decade.

  • 2016 10 yrs ago

    • UK SinglesRockabyeClean Bandit featuring Sean Paul and Anne-Marie
    • UK Albums24 HrsOlly Murs
    • US SinglesCloserThe Chainsmokers featuring Halsey
    • US AlbumsTrap or Die 3Jeezy
  • 2006 20 yrs ago

    • UK SinglesThe RoseWestlife
    • UK AlbumsTwenty FiveGeorge Michael
    • US SinglesMy LoveJustin Timberlake featuring T.I.
    • US AlbumsHannah MontanaSoundtrack
  • 1996 30 yrs ago

    • UK SinglesWhat Becomes of the Brokenhearted / Saturday Night at the Movies / You'll Never Walk AloneRobson & Jerome
    • UK AlbumsSpiceSpice Girls
    • US SinglesNo DiggityBlackstreet featuring Dr. Dre
    • US AlbumsAnthology 3The Beatles
  • 1986 40 yrs ago

    • UK SinglesTake My Breath AwayBerlin
    • UK AlbumsHits 5Various artists
    • US SinglesHumanHuman League
    • US AlbumsThird StageBoston
  • 1976 50 yrs ago

    • UK SinglesIf You Leave Me NowChicago
    • UK Albums22 Golden Guitar GreatsBert Weedon
    • US SinglesTonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)Rod Stewart
    • US AlbumsSongs in the Key of LifeStevie Wonder
  • 1966 60 yrs ago

    • UK SinglesGood VibrationsThe Beach Boys
    • UK AlbumsThe Sound of MusicOriginal soundtrack
    • US SinglesYou Keep Me Hangin' OnThe Supremes
    • US AlbumsThe MonkeesThe Monkees
  • 1956 70 yrs ago

    • UK SinglesJust Walking in the RainJohnnie Ray
    • UK AlbumsThe King and IOriginal soundtrack
    • US AlbumsElvisElvis Presley

Sport on this day

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Finals, medals and records decided on 22 November.

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Who was champion, 10, 25 and 50 years ago

World Cups, Olympics, Wimbledon, the Masters, Super Bowl and more — year by year since 1877.

2016 10 yrs ago

  • Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Rio
  • WimbledonAndy Murray and Serena Williams win Wimbledon
  • Super BowlDenver Broncos win Super Bowl 50
  • Tour de FranceChris Froome wins the Tour de France
  • The MastersDanny Willett wins the Masters
  • World SeriesChicago Cubs win the World Series
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2001 25 yrs ago

  • WimbledonGoran Ivanisevic and Venus Williams win Wimbledon
  • Super BowlBaltimore Ravens win Super Bowl XXXV
  • The MastersTiger Woods wins the Masters
  • World SeriesArizona Diamondbacks win the World Series
  • NBA FinalsLos Angeles Lakers win the NBA Finals
  • Stanley CupColorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup
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1976 50 yrs ago

  • Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Montreal
  • Olympic GamesWinter Olympics in Innsbruck
  • WimbledonBjorn Borg and Chris Evert win Wimbledon
  • Super BowlPittsburgh Steelers win Super Bowl X
  • Tour de FranceLucien Van Impe wins the Tour de France
  • The MastersRaymond Floyd wins the Masters
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