November 26 is the birthday of American sculptor GEORGE SEGAL (1924-2000). He is closely associated with the Pop Art movement. In 1999, he was presented with the United States National Medal of Arts. In Kansas City, one of the of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art's most popular sculptures is Segal's RUSH HOUR. To see samples of his work, CLICK HERE.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On November 26, 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter and the Earl of Carnarvon peaked through a hole in King Tut's tomb and were astounded to see a treaure trove which had not been seen by anyone for three thousand years.

November 26 is the birthday of CHARLES SCHULTZ, the creator of the beloved PEANUTS comic strip (1922-2000).

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On November 26, 1942, CASABLANCA starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman had its premiere in New York City.

November 26 is the birthday of the great American pianist EARL WILD (1915-2010).