15th November: Today In History

Today is Sunday, November 15th, the 319 day of 2015. There are 46 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History; 


Birthdays:
1891Erwin Rommel, Leading German General of WWII
1897Aneurin Bevan, Labour politician & architect of the National Health Service
1905Mantovani, Italian conductor and music arranger
1907Count Claus von Stauffenberg, Involved in the attempt on the life of Hitler
1930J.G Ballard, Novelist who wrote the prize winning 'Empire Of The Sun'
1932Petula Clark, Child film and TV star. Later became popular as a singer
1942Daniel Barenbohm, Israeli conductor and concert pianist

Events:
1837The shorthand system, 'Pitman', was first published
1901The first hearing aid was patented in New York, by Miller Reese
1918'Victory' day was celebrated in Britain to mark the ending of the First World War
1956Elvis Presley's film 'Love Me Tender' was premiered in New York
1958American film actor Tyrone Power died
1974Dr Donald Coggan became Archbishop of Canterbury