Shauna Wright
Celebrity Birthdays for July 5 – Huey Lewis, Edie Falco and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Huey Lewis
Age: 62
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Fronting Huey Lewis and the News, which had a string of hits in the 1980s such as ‘I Want a New Drug,’ ‘The Heart of Rock and Roll’ and ‘The Power of Love,’ and famously suing Ray Parker, Jr. over similarities between ‘I Want a New Drug’ and Parker’s namesake th
This Day in History for July 3 – Battle of Gettysburg Ends and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1863 – The final day of the Battle of Gettysburg culminates with Pickett’s Charge (More info)
1884 – Dow Jones and Company publishes its first stock average (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for July 3 – Montel Williams, Tom Cruise and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Montel Williams
Age: 56
Occupation: Talk Show Host and Activist
Known For: Helming the tabloid-esque syndicated TV series ‘The Montel Williams Show,’ his work with the Partnership for Prescription Assistance, and founding the non-profit MS Foundation after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in the late 1990s
Will a New Investigation Finally Reveal What Happened to Amelia Earhart?
Today, July 2, marks the 75th anniversary of when legendary pilot Amelia Earhart disappeared over the Pacific Ocean while trying to fly around the world. Now, new light may be shed on the mystery that’s always surrounded the incident.
What Are America’s Cleanest and Dirtiest Beaches?
If you’re planning a waterfront vacation, it may alarm you to know that a new report reveals sewage and storm water pollution in beaches across the US could put your health at risk — and you might be surprised to learn which beaches are the cleanest.
This Day in History for July 2 – Civil Rights Act Becomes Law and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1881 – Charles J. Guiteau shoots President James Garfield, who dies two months later (More info)
1890 – Congress passes the Sherman Anti-Trust Act (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for July 2 – Larry David, Lindsay Lohan and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Larry David
Age: 65
Occupation: Actor, Comedian, and Screenwriter
Known For: Being the Emmy-winning co-creator and co-writer of the iconic TV series ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ and appearing in the movies ‘Radio Days,’ ‘New York Stories’ and ‘The Three Stooges’
This Day in History for June 29 – Globe Theater Burns and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1613 – The Globe Theatre in London burns down during a performance of ‘Henry VIII’ (More info)
1956 – The Federal-Aid Highway Act officially creates the United States Interstate Highway System (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 29 – Gary Busey, Nicole Scherzinger and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Gary Busey
Age: 68
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Being the chiclet-toothed Oscar-nominated star of ‘The Buddy Holly Story,’ making regular appearances on TV shows including ‘Gunsmoke,’ ‘Walker, Texas Ranger,’ ‘Law & Order’ and ‘Entourage,’ a long arrest record, and a well-publicized 1988 motorcycle accident in which he wasn’t weari
This Day in History for June 28 – Stonewall Uprising and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1894 – Labor Day becomes an official US holiday (More info)
1914 – Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife are assassinated, setting off World War I (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 28 – Mel Brooks, John Cusack and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Mel Brooks
Age: 86
Occupation: Director, Screenwriter, Composer and Entertainment Swiss Army Knife
Known For: Creating iconic film farces and comedies such as ‘Young Frankenstein,’ ‘Blazing Saddles,’ ‘History of the World: Part I’ and ‘Spaceballs’ as well as both the film and stage versions of ‘The Producers,’ a 40-year marriage to th
This Day in History for June 27 – Route 66 Decertified and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1844 – Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, is murdered by a mob (More info)
1950 – President Harry S. Truman orders the Air Force and Navy into the Korean War (More info)