November 28

Edward Hyde, 3rd Earl of Clarendon, was born in 1661 into an influential aristocratic family. He pursued a military career before entering politics and was appointed Governor of New York in 1702. During his tenure he implemented administrative reforms, strengthened frontier defenses, and negotiated with Native American tribes. He navigated complex colonial rivalries and laid groundwork for more structured governance in the province. After returning to England in 1708, he continued to play roles at court until his death in 1723. His leadership in New York helped shape the colony's development during a formative period.

Ernst Röhm was a German military officer and early leader of the Nazi Party's Sturmabteilung (SA). Born in Munich in 1887, he served with distinction in the German Army during World War I, earning the Iron Cross. After the war, he joined the Nazi Party and transformed the SA into a powerful paramilitary force. Röhm's push for a 'second revolution' and his ambition for the SA brought him into conflict with Hitler. In 1934, during the Night of the Long Knives, he was arrested and executed on Hitler's orders. His death marked the consolidation of Hitler's power and the decline of the SA's influence.

Joe Knollenberg was born in Oak Park, Illinois in 1933 and served in the United States Army before entering politics. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1992, representing Michigan's 9th and later 11th districts. During his tenure from 1993 to 2009, he focused on senior citizen issues, national defense, and economic development. Knollenberg was known for his moderate Republican viewpoints and bipartisan approach. After leaving Congress, he remained active in community affairs until his death in 2018.

Adem Jashari was a founding commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) and a symbol of Kosovan resistance to Serbian rule. Born in Prekaz, he organized and led early guerrilla operations seeking independence for Kosovo. Jashari’s leadership and the 1998 attack on his family compound galvanized international attention to the conflict. He was killed during a Serbian police operation in March 1998, and his death became a rallying point for Kosovo Albanians. Today, Jashari is honored as a national hero in Kosovo, with monuments and commemorations preserving his legacy.