Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1095: Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont (more info)
1895: At the Swedish-Norwegian Club in Paris, Alfred Nobel signs his last will and testament, setting aside his estate to establish the Nobel Prize after he dies (more info)
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Caroline Kennedy
Age: 55
Occupation: Author and Attorney
Known For: Being the only surviving child of JFK and Jackie Kennedy, writing two books on civil liberties, and co-founding the Profiles in Courage Award
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)
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Christina Applegate
Age: 41
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Playing Kelly Bundy on 'Married ... With Children,' roles in films such as 'Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead' and 'Anchorman,' starring on Broadway in 'Sweet Charity,' her current role on the NBC sitcom 'Up All Night,' and being a breast cancer survivor
Platinum certification for one million albums sold didn't begin until 1976, so while other recordings may have soared past this sales mark, 'Wanted: The Outlaws' became the first official platinum album that year. The project featured Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter and it would eventually go on to be certified double platinum.
November 23, 2012 There’s a 95 foot tall tree located in woodlands in Hebron, Maine that is believed to be the tallest American chestnut tree from Maine to Mississippi. A Maine forester has measured the tree and officials with the American Chestnut Foundation say it is thought to be the tallest. The tree is on the property of Ann Siekman, she and her husband thought they had a tall chestnut but not tallest on the East coast.
November 23, 2012 On this day 123 years ago the first Jukebox was installed in Palais Royale Saloon in San Francisco. It was a coin-operated Edison cylinder phonograph that had no amplification, once you put your nickel in the slot you listened through one of four listening tubes.
November 22, 2012 It was 49 years ago, November 22, 1962; President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas. It ties in with this Thanksgiving Day’s football games because in 1963, the 22nd
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
November 21, 2012 One of cartoons all-time favorite characters, Tweety Bird, made his debut November 21, 1942 in a cartoon called ‘A Tale of Two Kitties’ and went on to star in 49 cartoons.
