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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1888 – The Washington Monument officially opens to the general public (More info) 1936 – Harnessing the power of the Colorado River, Hoover Dam begins sending electricity over transmission lines spanning 266 miles (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1871 – The Great Chicago Fire begins and goes on to kill 250 people, leave 100,000 people homeless, and destroy thousands of buildings (More info) 1956 – The New York Yankees' Don Larsen pitches the only perfect game in World Series history (More info)

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Matt Damon Age: 43 Occupation: Actor, Screenwriter, and Activist Known For: Winning an Oscar for co-writing 'Good Will Hunting' along with close friend Ben Affleck, starring in the 'Ocean's' trilogy and the 'Bourne' series of movies, and his charitable work with organizations such as the ONE Campaign, H2O Africa Foundation, and Water.

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1849 – Poet-writer Edgar Allan Poe dies at age 40 (More info) 1959 – USSR probe Luna 3 transmits the first ever photographs of the far side of the Moon (More info)

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Simon Cowell Age: 54 Occupation: Record Executive, Television Personality, and Entrepreneur Known For: His former role as a judge on 'American Idol,' his current role as a judge on 'X Factor,' his frequently brusque critiques, his charity work for children's and animal charities, and his love-hate relationship with singer Paula Abdul

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1876 – The American Library Association is founded (More info) 1884 – The Naval War College of the United States Navy is founded in Newport, Rhode Island (More info)

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Elisabeth Shue Age: 50 Occupation: Actress Known For: Roles in films such as 'The Karate Kid,' 'Adventures in Babysitting,' 'Cocktail,' 'Back to the Future Part II', 'Back to the Future Part III,' and her Oscar-nominated role in 'Leaving Las Vegas'

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

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)

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