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Today in History November 21

1620 Leaders of the Mayflower expedition frame the "Mayflower Compact," designed to bolster unity among the settlers.

1789 North Carolina ratifies the Constitution, becoming the 12th state to do it.

1906 In San Juan, President Theodore Roosevelt pledges citizenship for Puerto Rican people.

1918 The last German troops leave Alsace-Lorraine, France.

1927 Police turn machine guns on striking Colorado mine workers, killing five and wounding 20.

1986 The Justice Department begins an inquiry into the National Security Council into what will become known as the Iran-Contra scandal.


Born on November 21

1920 Stan "The Man" Musial, Hall of Fame baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals.

1945 Goldie Hawn, actress, director, producer; gained public attention as part of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In TV series in the 1960s; won Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Cactus Flower (1969).


Joke of the day


Teacher: “Anyone who thinks they are stupid may stand up!”
Nobody stands up
Teacher: “I’m sure there are some stupid students over here!!”
Little Johnny stands up*
Teacher: “Ohh, Johnny you think you’re stupid?”
Little Johnny: “No… i just feel bad that you’re standing alone…”