The Daily Birthdays - November 3

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!

• 1793 – Stephen F. Austin – the Father of Texas


• 1794 – William Cullen Bryant – poet, newspaper editor


• 1801 – Vincenzo Bellini – Italian opera composer


• 1907 – Joe Turner – jazz pianist, singer


• 1903 – Walker Evans – photographer


• 1921 – Charles Bronson – actor


• 1924 – Shirley Chisholm – politician, first black US Congresswoman


• 1933 – Michael Dukakis – politician


• 1935 – Henry Grimes – jazz bassist

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