The Daily Birthdays - November 1

When I was growing up, Pops always challenged us to "learn something new every day, and you will never stop growing." I pass that challenge on to you, along with this birthday list. Some are just for fun, some are intriguing, and some are actually worth learning about. Find someone you know little or nothing about, follow the link, and learn something new today!

• 1871 – Stephen Crane – writer


• 1898 – Sippie Wallace – singer (Houston native)


• 1917 – Margaret Taylor Burroughs – poet, artist


• 1923 – Gordon R. Dickson – writer


• 1926 – Lou Donaldson – jazz saxophonist


• 1935 – Gary Player – pro golfer


• 1938 – Pat Buchanan – politician


• 1944 – Kinky Friedman – singer, songwriter


• 1952 – Lee Ritenour – jazz guitarist


• 1957 – Lyle Lovett – singer


• 1973 – Aishwarya Rai – actress

As always, give me a shout in the comments section if you know of someone who should be added (for next year).