Mark Twain is born, Lucy and Desi elope, civil war breaks out in Palestine, Bing and Bowie sing a Christmas duet, and Michael Jackson's "Thriller" is released, all on this day.
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1952: Actor and singer Mandy Patinkin, best known for his roles in "The Princess Bride," "Chicago Hope," "Dead Like Me" and "Homeland," is born in Chicago, Ill.