november

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1908: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid are reportedly killed in San Vicente, Bolivia (more info) 1916: Jeannette Rankin becomes the first woman elected to the United States Congress (more info)

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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1981 – In Geneva, representatives from the United States and the Soviet Union begin to negotiate intermediate-range nuclear weapon reductions in Europe (More info) 1982 – Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all time, is released (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Billy Idol Age: 56 Occupation: Singer and Songwriter Known For: Being an MTV star in the 1980s with hits like ‘Rebel Yell,’ ‘White Wedding,’ ‘Dancing with Myself,’ and ‘Mony Mony,’ his trademark snarl and bleached-blond spiky hair, an awesome cameo in the film ‘The Wedding Singer,’ and continuing to successfully tour around the wor

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Garry Shandling Age: 62 Occupation: Actor, Writer, and Comedian Known For: His work on ‘It’s Garry Shandling’s Show’ and the Emmy-winning ‘The Larry Sanders Show,’ writing for shows such as ‘Sanford and Son’ and ‘Welcome Back, Kotter,’ and hosting the Grammy Awards and Emmy Awards multiple times

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1929 – American explorer Richard Byrd and three companions become the first to fly over the South Pole (More info) 1947 – Despite strong Arab opposition, the United Nations votes for the partition of Palestine and the creation of an independent Jewish state (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Paul Shaffer Age: 62 Occupation: Composer and Bandleader Known For: Being David Letterman’s sidekick and bandleader for almost 30 years, being a member of the ‘Saturday Night Live’ house band in the 1970s and regularly appearing in the show’s sketches, and recording with artists such as Diana Ross, B.B. King, Cyndi Lauper, Cher, and

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi Age: 24 Occupation: Reality Television Star Known For: Appearing on the MTV reality show ‘Jersey Shore,’ on which she’s gotten rich and famous while drinking, partying, and generally embarrassing her parents

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1718 – Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard, is killed off the coast of North Carolina (More info) 1943 – President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Chinese leader Chiang Kai-Shek meet in Cairo, Egypt to discuss ways to defeat Japan (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Jamie Lee Curtis Age: 53 Occupation: Actress and Pitchwoman Known For: Rising to fame in horror films like ‘Halloween’ and ‘Prom Night,’ other famed roles in ‘A Fish Called Wanda,’ ‘Trading Places,’ ‘Perfect,’ and ‘Freaky Friday,’ her long marriage to director Christopher Guest, and her much-mocked gig as a spokesperson for Activi

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Kevin Nealon Age: 58 Occupation: Actor and Comedian Known For: Almost a decade as a cast member on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ starring in films such as ‘Happy Gilmore’ and ‘Anger Management,’ and his awesomely funny role on Showtime’s ‘Weeds’

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Marg Helgenberger Age: 53 Occupation: Actress Known For: Playing Catherine Willows on ‘CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,’ and her Emmy-winning role as K.C. Koloski in the 1990s ABC drama ‘China Beach’