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Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Susan Sarandon
Age: 67
Occupation: Actress and Activist
Known For: Roles in films like 'Thelma and Louise' and 'Bull Durham,' winning an Oscar for 1995's 'Dead Man Walking,' her former longtime relationship with actor Tim Robbins, and being an activist for numerous social and political causes

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1535 – The first complete English-language Bible, the Coverdale Bible, is printed (More info)

1582 – Pope Gregory XIII implements the Gregorian Calendar (More info)

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Gwen Stefani
Age: 43
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Fashion Designer
Known For: Being the lead vocalist for No Doubt, whose songs include 'Just a Girl' and 'Don't Speak,' her solo hits such as 'Hollaback Girl,' her clothing and accessories line L.A.M.B., and her marriage to rock singer Gavin Rossdale

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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1863 – President Abraham Lincoln declares the last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day (More info)

1951 – The "Shot Heard 'Round the World," one of the greatest moments in sports history, occurs (More info)

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1919 – President Woodrow Wilson suffers a massive stroke, leaving him partially paralyzed (More info)

1950 – Charles M. Schulz's iconic comic strip, 'Peanuts,' is first published (More info)

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Kelly Ripa
Age: 42
Occupation: Actress and Television Host
Known For: Spending 12 years on the soap opera 'All My Children,' serving as the co-host of 'Live with Regis and Kelly' along with Regis Philbin from 2001-2011, now co-host of 'Live with Kelly and Michael' along with Michael Strahan, and her marriage to actor Mark Consuelos

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1931 – The George Washington Bridge linking New Jersey and New York opens (More info)

1946 – Twelve Nazi leaders are sentenced to death at the Nuremberg Trials (More info)

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Jimmy Carter
Age: 88
Occupation: Politician and Activist
Known For: Serving as the 39th President of the United States, creating the the Department of Energy and the Department of Education while in office, winning the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for his human rights work, and his extensive worldwide travels to conduct peace negotiations, observe elections, and advance disease prevention and eradication in developing nations

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Bryant Gumbel
Age: 64
Occupation: Television Journalist and Sportscaster
Known For: Fifteen years as co-host of NBC's 'The Today Show,' and currently hosting HBO's acclaimed investigative series 'Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel'

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1913 – Rudolf Diesel, inventor of the engine that bears his name, disappears from a steamship while traveling from Belgium to England (More info)

1966 – The Chevrolet Camaro goes on sale (More info)

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Hilary Duff
Age: 25
Occupation: Actress and Singer
Known For: Playing the title role in the Disney Channel series, 'Lizzie McGuire,' appearing in the films 'Cheaper by the Dozen' and 'A Cinderella Story,' selling over 13 million records worldwide, her clothing and fragrance lines, and her marriage to NHL player Mike Comrie

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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

48 BC – Upon landing in Egypt, Roman general and politician Pompey the Great is murdered on the orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt (More info)

1920 – Eight Chicago White Sox players are indicted for fixing the 1919 World Series in the so-called Black Sox Scandal (More info)

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