ON THIS DAY: NOVEMBER 19

HISTORY

1861 - Julia Ward Howe penned the song "The Battle Hymn of the Republic."
 
1889 - Astronomer Edwin Hubble was born. Hubble discovered and developed the concept of an expanding universe. In 1924 he proved the existence of galaxies other than our own.

1925 - Robert Francis Kennedy was born in Brookline, MA.
 
1928 - The historic Boston Gardens opened.

1962 - The Cuban Missile Crisis ended. The Soviet Union removed its missiles and bombers from Cuba and the U.S. ended its blockade of the island.

1962 - Mickey Mantle was named the American League Most Valuable Player for the third time.
 
1977 - Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Steve Largent began his NFL streak of 177 consecutive game receptions.
 
1982 - Seven-year-old Drew Barrymore hosted "Saturday Night Live."
 
1984 - The 50-billionth McDonald's hamburger was made.

1992 - A fire seriously damaged the northwest side of Windsor Castle in England.

1995 - Princess Diana admitted being unfaithful to Prince Charles in an interview that was broadcast on BBC Television.

1998 - Forty-six states agreed to a $206 billion settlement of health claims against the tobacco industry. The industry also agreed to give up billboard advertising of cigarettes.
 
2005 - The Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky was dedicated and opened to the public.
 
2006 - Legendary director Robert Altman passed away at the age of 81.

MUSIC

1962 - The Four Seasons' "Big Girls Don't Cry" was released.
 
1966 - The musical, "Cabaret," opened on Broadway.
 
1971 - The "Theme From Shaft" by Isaac Hayes peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
 
1982 - "Sexual Healing" by Marvin Gaye entered the Top 40 chart.
 
1984 - Michael Jackson received a star on the Hollywood Walk-Of-Fame.

1987 - "Sign 'O' The Times," Prince's third movie, opened.

1994 - David Crosby got a liver transplant.
 
1995 - Whitney Houston hit number one on the pop singles chart with "Exhale (Shoop Shoop.)"

1997 - Kenny G. received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
 
2007 - The funeral for Dr. Donda West, the mother of Kanye West, took place.
 
BIRTHDAYS
Robert Byrd - 92 (Senator)
Estelle Parsons - 82 (Actress)
Jerry Hardin - 80 (Actor)
Richard Dawson - 77 (Actor)
Dick Smothers - 70 (Comedian)
Joe Biden - 67 (Vice President)
Veronica Hamel - 66 (Actress)
Joe Walsh - 62 (Musician)
Richard Masur - 61 (Actor)
Bo Derek - 53 (Actress)
Sean Young - 50 (Actress)
Jim Brickman - 48 (Musician)
Mike D. - 44 (Rapper)
Sen Dog - 44 (Rapper)
Jimmy Vasser - 44 (Race Car Driver)
Marisa Ryan - 35 (Actress)
Dierks Bentley - 34 (Country Singer)