Historical Events
- Founding of UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
- Two new elements discovered by Glenn Seaborg, James, Morgan and Albert Ghiorso were are announced: americium (atomic number 95) and curium (atomic number 96)
- Yeshiva College (University), chartered in NY, 1st US Jewish College
Famous Birthdays
- Mabon "Teenie" Hodges, American rhythm and blues guitarist, and songwriter ("Take Me To The River"; "Love And Happiness"), born in Germantown, Tennessee (d. 2014)
- Martine van Hamel, Dutch ballerina (NYC Ballet Co), born in Brussels, Belgium
- Steve Railsback, American actor (The Stunt Man, Escape 2000), born in Dallas, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Kaarlo Sarkia, Finnish poet (Kohtalon Vaaka), dies of tuberculosis at 43
About November 16, 1945
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 6 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Scorpio
