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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1872: In defiance of the law, suffragist Susan B. Anthony votes for the first time and is later fined $100 (more info)

1895: George B. Selden is granted the first U.S. patent for a gas-powered automobile (more info)

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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1936: Italian dictator Benito Mussolini proclaims the Rome-Berlin Axis, establishing the alliance of the Axis Powers (more info)

1948: In the greatest upset in presidential election history, Democratic incumbent Harry S. Truman defeats his Republican challenger, New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey (more info)

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Good news and a major victory for Britney Spears. A judge has dismissed former manager Sam Lutfi's defamation lawsuit against the pop diva and her parents Lynn and Jamie. Lutfi accused Brit Brit and her family of libel, breach of contract and battery, but a judge felt that they were baseless claims.

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Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Jenny McCarthy
Age: 40
Occupation: Model, Actress and Activist
Known For: Being 1993's Playmate of the Year, hosting the MTV game show 'Singled Out,' a long former relationship with Jim Carrey, and being an outspoken opponent of vaccines because she believes they can cause autism

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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1512: The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, one of Italian artist Michelangelo's finest works, is exhibited to the public for the first time (more info)

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Carrie Underwood and Hunter Hayes are coming to the Cajundome in April, tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, November 2nd.  There is a certain section of the population, though, who will be able to buy their tickets early! The presale is from 10 AM - 10 PM, Thursday, November 1. Want the password? Click HERE.

The Cajundome's website offers membership to the Insider's Club; members enjoy email alerts about upcoming shows and web specials.  Also, the opportunity to purchase tickets during the "Pre-Sale' events, held for many shows that come to the Cajundome!

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Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Dan Rather
Age: 81
Occupation: Television Journalist
Known For: Anchoring the 'CBS Evening News' for 24 years, contributing to '60 Minutes,' and being the current managing editor and anchor of the television news magazine 'Dan Rather Reports'

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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1864: Nevada is admitted as the 36th state in the U.S. (more info)

1926: Magician Harry Houdini dies of gangrene and peritonitis that developed after his appendix ruptured (more info)

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Two days after Hurricane Sandy ripped through the East Coast, many residents remain without basic supplies like food, clean water and shelter. Fortunately for the victims of this storm, there are many organizations out there determined to provide assistance to those affected by the hurricane.

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Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Henry Winkler
Age: 67
Occupation: Actor, Director, and Producer
Known For: His iconic portrayal of Fonzie on the 1970s sitcom 'Happy Days,' producing television shows including 'MacGyver,' directing films such as 'Memories of Me,' and appearing in films such as 'Scream,' 'The Waterboy,' and 'Little Nicky'

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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1534: The English parliament passes the Act of Supremacy, making King Henry VIII head of the English church (more info)

1922: Benito Mussolini becomes prime minister of Italy (more info)

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Photos of Hurricane Sandy flooded social media sites throughout the day Monday, with Facebook, Instagram and Twitter users in the storm's path posting dramatic photos of waves, flooding and downed trees. (Some are fake, by the way.)

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