Shauna Wright
This Day in History for June 19 – US Abolishes Slavery and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1862 – Congress abolishes slavery in US territories, nullifying the Dred Scott Case (More info)
1910 – The first Father’s Day is celebrated in Spokane, Washington (More info)
What Are the Germiest Surfaces in Hotel Rooms? You May Be Surprised
You’ve probably seen those reports about how germy hotel beds can be. But a new study shows something else in a room is likely to be far more contaminated.
Celebrity Birthdays for June 18 – Paul McCartney, Blake Shelton and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Sir Paul McCartney
Age: 70
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Living Legend
Known For: Being half of the Lennon/McCartney songwriting team that catapulted the Beatles to fame, later forming the group Wings with his late wife Linda, a long solo career during which he’s composed film scores and classical music, his work on behalf of an
This Day in History for June 15 – Arlington National Cemetery Established and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1215 – King John of England puts his seal on the Magna Carta (More info)
1775 – George Washington accepts an assignment to lead the Continental Army (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 15 – Courteney Cox, Neil Patrick Harris and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Courteney Cox
Age: 48
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her roles as Monica Geller on ‘Friends’ and as Jules Cobb on ‘Cougar Town,’ other roles on shows like ‘Family Ties’ and ‘Dirt,’ starring in the ‘Scream’ movie franchise, being that girl Bruce Springsteen pulls onstage to boogie in his ‘Dancing in the Dark’ video, and her now-former
Celebrity Birthdays for June 14 – Donald Trump, Boy George and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Donald Trump
Age: 66
Occupation: Entrepreneur, TV Personality and Egomaniac
Known For: Helming NBC’s ‘Apprentice’ franchise, his namesake hotel, casino and residential properties, his inane claims that President Obama isn’t an American citizen, and having quite possibly the worst hair of anyone ever
This Day in History for June 14 – United States Chooses a Flag and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1775 – The United States Army is founded (More info)
1777 – The Stars and Stripes is adopted by Congress as the Flag of the United States (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 13 – Malcolm McDowell, the Olsen Twins and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Malcolm McDowell
Age: 69
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Being the human embodiment of a nightmare in the movie ‘A Clockwork Orange,’ starring in other films including ‘Caligula,’ ‘Star Trek: Generations’ and ‘Tank Girl,’ television appearances on ‘Entourage’ and ‘Heroes,’ and his narration of the seminal 1982 documentary ‘The Compleat B
This Day in History for June 13 – Thurgood Marshall Nominated and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1900 – The Boxer Rebellion begins in China (More info)
1966 – The Supreme Court rules in Miranda v. Arizona that the police must inform suspects of their rights before questioning them (More info)
This Day in History for June 12 – Iran Election Sparks Protests and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1942 – Anne Frank receives a diary for her 13th birthday (More info)
1963 – Civil rights leader Medgar Evers is assassinated in front of his Mississippi home by Ku Klux Klan member Byron De La Beckwith (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 12 – Jim Nabors, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jim Nabors
Age: 82
Occupation: Actor and Singer
Known For: Playing Gomer Pyle on ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ and its spin-off ‘Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.,’ appearing in movies including ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ and ‘Stroker Ace,’ and having a surprisingly rich, baritone voice that he lent to 28 albums and numerous singles
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This Day in History for June 11 – Timothy McVeigh Executed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1962 – Frank Morris, John Anglin and Clarence Anglin allegedly become the only prisoners to escape from the prison on Alcatraz Island (More info)
1963 – Alabama Gov. George Wallace unsuccessfully tries to physically block two black students from registering at the University of Alabama (More info)