Shauna Wright
This Day in History for June 4 – 19th Amendment Passes and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1896 – Henry Ford completes the Ford Quadricycle, his first gasoline-powered automobile, and gives it a successful test run (More info)
1917 – The first Pulitzer Prizes are awarded (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 3 – Mike Gordon, Anderson Cooper and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Mike Gordon
Age: 47
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Being a member of Phish, which is known for its devoted cult fan base and songs like ‘Down with Disease’ and ‘Free,’ working with other artists including Roseanne Cash, and solo albums like ‘The Green Sparrow’ and ‘Moss’
This Day in History for June 3 – Tiananmen Square Crackdown Begins and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1937 – The Duke of Windsor marries American divorcee Wallis Simpson (More info)
1956 – City authorities in Santa Cruz, Ca. announce a ban on rock music at public gatherings (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 2 – Dana Carvey, Justin Long and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Dana Carvey
Age: 57
Occupation: Actor, Writer and Comedian
Known For: Creating the iconic character the Church Lady while a cast member on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ his impressions of various political and entertainment figures, co-starring with Mike Meyers in the ‘Wayne’s World’ film franchise, and being included on Comedy Central’s lis
This Day in History for June 2 – Queen Elizabeth Crowned and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1835 – P. T. Barnum and his circus start their first tour of the United States (More info)
1865 – The American Civil War ends (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 1 – Morgan Freeman, Ronnie Wood and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Morgan Freeman
Age: 75
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His Oscar-winning role in ‘Million Dollar Baby,’ nominations for films including ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ and ‘The Shawshank Redemption,’ appearing in dozens of other movies, and doing so much voiceover work that you’re probably hearing him as you read this
This Day in History for June 1 – ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Released and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1967 – The Beatles release their landmark album ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ (More info)
1974 – The Heimlich maneuver for rescuing choking victims is first published (More info)
How Much Alike Are You and Your Dog? You Might Be Surprised
There’s an old adage that says people and their dogs eventually start to look alike. But new research shows the type of dog we choose actually has a lot to with how well they match our own personalities, too.
Celebrity Birthdays for May 31 – Clint Eastwood, Brooke Shields and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Clint Eastwood
Age: 82
Occupation: Actor, Director and Producer
Known For: Starring in the ‘Dirty Harry’ film series, winning Oscars for directing and producing ‘Unforgiven’ and ‘Million Dollar Baby,’ being the acclaimed director of other movies including ‘Mystic River,’ ‘Letters from Iwo Jima’ and ‘Changeling,’ and probably never fin
New Movie Releases — ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ and ‘For Greater Glory’
This weekend at the movies a beloved fairy tale gets a whole new twist, and Mexican rebels take up arms. Olé!
Celebrity Birthdays for May 30 – Wynonna Judd, Cee Lo Green and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Wynonna Judd
Age: 48
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Racking up 17 chart-topping country hits along with her mother Naomi as The Judds, solo hits including ‘She Is His Only Need,’ ‘I Saw the Light’ and ‘No One Else on Earth,’ and being the half-sister of actress Ashley Judd
This Day in History for May 30 – Lincoln Memorial Dedicated and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1431 – Joan of Arc is burned at the stake as a heretic (More info)
1806 – Andrew Jackson kills Charles Dickinson in a duel after Dickinson accuses Jackson’s wife of bigamy (More info)