On this day: November 16

POSTED: 08:50 PM PST Nov 14, 2012    UPDATED: 11:00 PM PST Nov 15, 2012 

Coca-Cola patents its iconic contoured bottle, Al Capone leaves prison, Luke and Laura get married, Harry Potter makes his movie debut, and Prince William and Kate Middleton announce their engagement, all on this day.

OTD November 16 - WC Handy
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1873: Composer W. C. Handy, widely known as the "Father of the Blues," is born in Florence, Ala. Some his most well known song compositions include "St. Louis Blues," "Beale Street Blues," ""Memphis Blues" and "Ole Miss Rag."

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