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Historical People of Today, November 5
- U.S. President Donald Trump (elected as the 47th President of the United States in 2024) This victory made him only the second president in U.S. history, after Grover Cleveland, to serve two nonconsecutive terms. Trump also became the first convicted felon to be elected president, though he faced no jail time or fines due to an unconditional discharge.
- American novelist and social critic Sinclair Lewis (won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1930) Lewis was celebrated for his insightful portrayals of American society and his sharp critiques of its cultural and social norms. His works, including Main Street and Babbitt, exposed the complexities and contradictions of modern life in the United States.
- Vivien Leigh (born in 1913) On this day in 1913, British actress Vivien Leigh was born in Darjeeling, India. Leigh gained international fame for her iconic performances in classic films such as Gone with the Wind and A Streetcar Named Desire, earning two Academy Awards for Best Actress.
- American professional basketball player Bill Walton (born in 1952) Walton became known for his exceptional skills as a center, playing in both college and professional leagues, and winning NBA championships with the Portland Trail Blazers and Boston Celtics. Renowned for his passing, rebounding, and leadership on the court, he earned multiple accolades, including the NBA Most Valuable Player award.
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