On this day: November 21

POSTED: 12:35 AM PST Nov 20, 2012    UPDATED: 11:00 PM PST Nov 20, 2012 

The pilgrims sign the Mayflower Compact, Thomas Edison announces the phonograph, "Frankenstein" and "Rocky" premiere 45 years apart, and Tweety Bird makes his debut, all on this day.

OTD November 21 - Troy Aikman
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1966: Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman, who was a six-time Pro Bowl selection during his 12-year career with the Dallas Cowboys, is born in West Covina, Calif. Aikman would lead the Cowboys to three Super Bowl victories and be the Super Bowl XXVII MVP.

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