Chris Chaberski
This Day in History for November 29 — State of Israel Formed, and More
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 the independent Jewish state of Israel (more info)
This Day in History for November 25 — JFK’s Burial, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1947: The "Hollywood Ten" are blacklisted by Hollywood movie studios (more info)
1952: Agatha Christie's murder-mystery play 'The Mousetrap' opens at the Ambassadors Theatre in London, eventually becoming the longest-continuously-running play in history (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for November 22 — Scarlett Johansson and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Scarlett Johansson
Age: 28
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her Academy Award nod for 'Lost in Translation,' appearing in a whole slew of Woody Allen movies, her former marriage to actor Ryan Reynolds, and practically burning down the Internet when nude photos stolen from her phone hit websites
Celebrity Birthdays for November 21 — Goldie Hawn and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Goldie Hawn
Age: 68
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her roles on TV's 'Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In' and in films such as 'Private Benjamin,' 'Overboard' and 'The First Wives Club'; winning a 1969 Oscar for her work in 'Cactus Flower'; being the mother of actress Kate Hudson; and her longtime relationship with actor Kurt Russell
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This Day in History for November 21 — We Found Out Who Shot J.R., and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1920: In Dublin, 31 people are killed in what became known as "Bloody Sunday" (more info)
1922: Rebecca Latimer Felton of Georgia takes the oath of office, becoming the first female United States senator (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for November 20 — Joe Biden and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Joe Biden
Age: 70
Occupation: Politician
Known For: Being a United States senator (D.-Del.) from 1973 until he was elected as U.S. vice president with Barack Obama in 2008 and again in 2012, and his penchant for always saying exactly what's on his mind with often hilarious results
This Day in History for November 20 — Nuremberg Trials Begin, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1945: Trials against 24 Nazi war criminals start at the Palace of Justice in Nuremberg, Germany (more info)
1947: Princess—now Queen—Elizabeth marries Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten at Westminster Abbey in London (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for November 19 — Jodie Foster and More
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This Day in History for November 19 — Reagan Meets Gorbachev, and More
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Celebrity Birthdays for November 17 — Danny DeVito and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Danny DeVito
Age: 68
Occupation: Actor, Comedian and Producer
Known For: His Emmy-winning portrayal of Louie De Palma on the sitcom 'Taxi,' appearing in films such as 'Romancing the Stone,' 'Ruthless People' and 'Batman Returns,' currently starring on the TV series 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,' and his long marriage to and rece
This Day in History for November 17 — Suez Canal Opens, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1869: The Suez Canal, linking the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea, opens in Egypt (more info)
1968: Viewers of the Raiders-Jets football game are prevented from watching its exciting finish when NBC switches its broadcast to the movie 'Heidi,' prompting changes to sports broadcasting in the U.S. (more info)
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Celebrity Birthdays for November 16 — Maggie Gyllenhaal and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Age: 35
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Movies such as 'Secretary,' 'Sherrybaby,' and 'The Dark Knight,' her Oscar-nominated role in 'Crazy Heart,' her longtime relationship with actor Peter Sarsgaard, and being the older sister of Jake Gyllenhaal
This Day in History for November 16 — Federal Reserve Bank Opens, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1907: Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory collectively enter the United States as Oklahoma, the 46th state (more info)
1914: The Federal Reserve Bank of the United States officially opens (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for November 15 — Beverly D’Angelo and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Beverly D'Angelo
Age: 61
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Roles in 'Every Which Way But Loose,' 'Hair' and 'Coal Miner's Daughter,' and her scene-stealing work with Chevy Chase in the 'Vacation' franchise
This Day in History for November 15 — Cornerstone of Jefferson Memorial Laid, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1777: After 16 months of debate, the Continental Congress approves the Articles of Confederation (more info)
1867: The first stock ticker is unveiled in New York City (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for November 14 — Condoleezza Rice and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Condoleezza Rice
Age: 58
Occupation: Politician, Diplomat and More
Known For: Serving as the 66th United States Secretary of State, being the first female African-American to hold the office, and her current position as a faculty member of the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a director of its Global Center for Business and th
This Day in History for November 14 — Booker T. Washington Dies, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1882: Billy the Kid is killed in a shootout in Tombstone, Arizona (more info)
1889: Pioneering female journalist Nellie Bly—aka Elizabeth Cochrane—begins a successful attempt to travel around the world in fewer than 80 days, completing the trip in 72 days (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for November 13 — Whoopi Goldberg and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Whoopi Goldberg
Age: 57
Occupation: Actress, Comedian and Talk Show Host
Known For: Films such as 'The Color Purple,' 'Ghost,' 'Sister Act,' being one of only a few entertainers who have won an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and Tony, and acting as moderator of the daytime talk show 'The View'
This Day in History for November 13 — Vietnam Memorial Dedicated, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1841: James Braid first sees a demonstration of animal magnetism, which leads to his study of the subject he eventually calls hypnotism (more info)
1927: The Holland Tunnel opens to traffic as the first Hudson River car tunnel linking New Jersey to New York City (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for November 12 — Neil Young and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Neil Young
Age: 67
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Co-founding the band Buffalo Springfield, which was known for songs such as 'For What It's Worth,' later joining the legendary Crosby, Stills & Nash on top-20 singles like 'Woodstock' and 'Teach Your Children,' the solo recordings 'Cinnamon Girl' and 'Heart