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Today in History - Nov. 2

Quick ReadToday in History - Nov. 2

Today is Monday, Nov. 2, the 306th day of 2009. There are 59 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:

On Nov. 2, 1959, former game show contestant Charles Van Doren admitted before a House subcommittee that he'd been given questions and answers in advance when he appeared on the NBC program "Twenty One," amassing $129,000 during a 14-week run.

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