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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1971: Michael Strahan, a former National Football League defensive end who played his entire career for the New York Giants, is born in Houston, Texas. Strahan set the record for the most sacks in a single season during the 2002 season and won a Super Bowl in his final year, the 2007-08 season.