The Daily Birthdays - November 4

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!

• 1750 – Jean-Baptist-Point Du Sable – pioneer, trader, founder of Chicago


• 1879 – Will Rogers – humorist


• 1884 – Harry George Ferguson – inventor


• 1902 – Strom Thurmond – former U.S. Senator


• 1916 – Walter Cronkite – news anchor


• 1918 – Art Carney – actor


• 1937 – Loretta Swit – actress


• 1946 – Laura Bush – First Lady of the United States (2001-present)


• 1952 – Dixie Lee – singer, actress


• 1962 – Jeff Probst – television host


• 1969 – Sean "Diddy" Combs – rapper, record producer


• 1969 – Matthew McConaughey – actor

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