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This Day in History, November 20

On November 20th, 1917, the Battle of Cambrai in World War I began.

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Other Notable Events, November 20

In 1780, Britain declared war on Holland.

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Classic Quotes by Robert F. Kennedy (1925-1968) US Politician

"All of us might wish at times that we lived in a more tranquil world, but we don't. And if our times are difficult and perplexing, so are they challenging and filled with opportunity."

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"But suppose God is black? What if we go to Heaven and we, all our lives, have

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Notable Birthdays for November 20

Those born on this date include:
- Botanist John Merle Coulter in 1851
- Norman Thomas, six times the Socialist Party candidate for U.S. president, in 1884
- Dick Tracy creator Chester Gould in 1900
- TV commentator Alistair Cooke, in 1908
- Singer/actress

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A thought for the day

Raymond Carver said: Maybe I just don't understand poetry. I admit it's not the first thing I reach for when I pick up something to read.

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