Historical Events
- US balloon reaches height of 42.7 km (record)
Famous Birthdays
- Jacqueline Hansen, American long distance athlete (world women's marathon record 1974 2:43:54; 1975 2:38:10; Boston Marathon 1973), born in Binghamton, New York
- John Bolton, American security advisor and diplomat (US Ambassador to UN), born in Baltimore, Maryland
- Rance Allen, American gospel singer and musician (Rance Allen Group - Miracle Worker), born in Monroe, Michigan (d. 2020)
- Richard Masur, American actor (David-One Day at a Time), born in NYC, New York
- Samuel E. Wright, American stage and screen actor (Enos; Ball Four; The Little Mermaid), born in Camden, South Carolina (d. 2021)
1948 Highlights
About November 20, 1948
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 10 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio
