On this day: November 21

POSTED: 3:35 AM Nov 20 2012   UPDATED: 2:00 AM Nov 21 2012

The pilgrims sign the Mayflower Compact, Thomas Edison announces the phonograph, "Frankenstein" and "Rocky" premiere 45 years apart, and Tweety Bird makes his debut, all on this day.

OTD November 21 - Judas Maccabaeus
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BC 164: Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family, restores the Temple in Jerusalem. This event is commemorated each year by the festival of Hanukkah.

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