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.
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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.