"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others." Check out today's Birthdays.

Born: July 18, 1921
He served 24 years in the U.S. Senate but is best known as the first American to orbit the Earth in 1962 and the oldest person to ever fly in space in 1998.

Today is Friday, November 7. There are 54 days left in the year.Today's birthdays include evangelist Billy Graham who turns 90 and '60s singer/songwriter icon Joni Mitchell. Our picture of the day -- military humor.

64-year-old adventurer Michael Fournier, a retired French Army officer is ready for his big moment. Fournier has spent two decades and nearly $20 million in a quest to break American Joe Kittinger's 48-year-old record for highest parachute jump.