sourceToday is Tuesday, Nov. 14, the 318th day of 2006. There are 47 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Nov. 14, 1889, inspired by Jules Verne, New York World reporter Nellie Bly (Elizabeth Cochrane) set out to travel around the world in less than 80 days. (She made the trip in 72 days.)
On this date:
In 1851, Herman Melville's novel "Moby-Dick" was first published.
In 1881, Charles J. Guiteau went on trial for assassinating President Garfield. (Guiteau was convicted and hanged the following year.)
In 1906, 100 years ago, actress and dancer Louise Brooks was born in Cherryvale, Kan.
In 1922, the British Broadcasting Corporation began its domestic radio service.
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