Slideshow: Today In History, Dec. 4
Today is Thursday, Dec. 4.
Today's Highlight in History:
1954: Burger King
In 1954, the first Burger King stand was opened in Miami by James McLamore and David Edgerton.
1991: Terry Anderson
In 1991, Associated Press correspondent Terry Anderson, the longest held of the Western hostages in Lebanon, was released after nearly seven years in captivity.
1996: Mars Pathfinde
In 1996, the Mars Pathfinder lifted off from Cape Canaveral and began speeding toward the red planet on a 310 million-mile odyssey. (It arrived on Mars in July 1997.)
2004: Bush & Musharraf
Ten years ago: President George W. Bush received the president of Pakistan, Gen. Pervez Musharraf, in the Oval Office; afterward, Bush pronounced himself "very pleased" with Pakistan's efforts to flush out terrorists.
2013: Oscar De La Hoya
One year ago: Oscar De La Hoya was selected for induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame; two of his contemporaries in the modern era - Puerto Rican star Felix "Tito" Trinidad and Joe Calzaghe of Wales - were also selected.
Birthday: Wink Martindale
Game show host Wink Martindale is 81.
Birthday: Fred Armisen
Actor-comedian Fred Armisen is 48.
Birthday: Tyra Banks
Actress-model Tyra Banks is 41.
Birthday: Jay-Z
Rapper Jay-Z is 45.
Birthday: Jeff Bridges
Actor Jeff Bridges is 65.
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