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Celebrity Birthdays for June 9 – Michael J. Fox, Johnny Depp and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Michael J. Fox
Age: 51
Occupation: Actor and Activist
Known For: His Emmy Award-winning roles as Alex P. Keaton on ‘Family Ties’ and Mike Flaherty on ‘Spin City,’ starring in the ‘Back to the Future’ film franchise, bravely fighting a very long battle with Parkinson’s disease, and creating the research foundation that shares his name
This Day in History for June 9 – Donald Duck Debuts and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1898 – China agrees to lease Hong Kong to Britain for 99 years (More info)
1934 – Donald Duck makes his debut in ‘The Wise Little Hen’ (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 8 – Joan Rivers, Kanye West and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Joan Rivers
Age: 79
Occupation: Actress, Comedian and Television Personality
Known For: Her celebrity-skewering comedy routines, frequently filling in for Johnny Carson on ‘The Tonight Show,’ covering red carpet events with her daughter Melissa, her catchphrase “can we talk?,” inspiring scores of younger female comedians, and keeping
This Day in History for June 8 – Milton Berle Makes Television Debut and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1789 – James Madison introduces 12 proposed amendments to the US Constitution, 10 of which later become the Bill of Rights (More info)
1948 – Milton Berle hosts the debut of ‘Texaco Star Theater’ (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 7 – Prince, Michael Cera and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Prince
Age: 54
Occupation: Singer and Musician Extraordinaire
Known For: Dozens of hit singles and zillion-selling albums, starring in the movie ‘Purple Rain,’ playing so many instruments that some of them haven’t even been invented yet, working with countless other artists including Sheila E. and Chaka Khan, once changing his name to
This Day in History for June 7 – Graceland Opens and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1776 – Richard Henry Lee introduces a resolution proposing a Declaration of Independence (More info)
1892 – Homer Plessy is arrested for refusing to leave his seat in the “whites-only” car of a train, leading to the landmark Plessy v. Ferguson court case (More info)
New Movie Releases — ‘Prometheus’ and ‘Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted’
Sci-fi adventure or family-friendly animated fun? Take your pick — those are the new offerings at the movies this weekend.
Celebrity Birthdays for June 6 – Sandra Bernhard, Paul Giamatti and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Sandra Bernhard
Age: 57
Occupation: Actress, Singer and Comedian
Known For: Her stand-up routines in which she critiques celebrity culture and political figures, several albums combining music and comedy, her close friendship with Madonna, and appearing in movies like ‘Zoolander’ and on TV shows including ‘Roseanne’ and ‘The L Word’
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This Day in History for June 6 – D-Day and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1844 – The Young Men’s Christian Association, aka YMCA, is founded in London (More info)
1944 – Gen. Eisenhower gives the go-ahead for the Allied invasion of northern France, code named D-Day (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 5 – Kenny G, Mark Wahlberg and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Kenny G
Age: 56
Occupation: Musician and Songwriter
Known For: Being the biggest-selling instrumental musician of the modern era, with global sales totaling more than 75 million albums and hit singles including ‘Don’t Make Me Wait for Love’ and ‘Songbird,’ his curly mane of hair, and often being a pop-culture punchline
This Day in History for June 5 – Apple II Goes On Sale and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1933 – The United States takes itself off the gold standard (More info)
1947 – US Secretary of State George Marshall calls for economic aid to war-torn Europe in what would come to be known as the Marshall Plan (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 4 – Angelina Jolie, Russell Brand and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Angelina Jolie
Age: 37
Occupation: Actress, Humanitarian and Alleged Husband-Stealer
Known For: Her Oscar-winning performance in ‘Girl, Interrupted,’ starring in the ‘Lara Croft’ film franchise, her work with various humanitarian causes, being actor Jon Voight’s daughter, her long relationship with Brad Pitt, and collecting kids like