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This Day in History for January 1 — Emancipation Proclamation Signed, and More

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 11:16:24 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1863: President Abraham Lincoln signs the final Emancipation Proclamation, ending slavery in the rebelling states (more info)

1934: Alcatraz Island becomes a United States federal prison (more info)

This Day in History for December 5 — End of Prohibition, and More

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:25:20 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1848: In a message before Congress, President James K. Polk sparks the Gold Rush when he confirms that large amounts of the precious metal had been discovered in California (more info)

1933: The 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified, bringing an end to the prohibition of alcohol in America (more info)

This Day in History for November 8 — JFK Elected, and More

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:00:26 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1793: After more than two centuries as a royal palace, the Louvre is opened as a public museum in Paris by the French revolutionary government (more info)

1895: While experimenting with electricity, German scientist Wilhelm Röntgen discovers the X-ray (more info)

This Day in History for September 7 – ESPN Debuts and More

Joe Hyer — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:00:42 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1979 – The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, better known as ESPN, makes its debut (More info)

1813 – The United States federal government gets its nickname, Uncle Sam (More info)

Celebrity Birthdays for September 7 – Gloria Gaynor, Chrissie Hynde and More

Joe Hyer — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:00:29 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Gloria Gaynor
Age: 63
Occupation: Singer
Known For: Hits such as ‘Never Can Say Goodbye,’ ‘I Am What I Am,’ and the perennial favorite of drag queens the world over, ‘I Will Survive’

Chrissie Hynde
Age: 61
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Her trailblazing work as lead vocalist for the rock group The Pretenders, songs such as ‘Brass in Pocket,’ ‘My City Was Gone,’ and ‘Middle of the Road,’ and having children with Ray Davies of the Kinks and Jim Kerr of Simple Minds

This Day in History for August 26 – Charles Lindbergh Dies and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 13:00:29 +0000

1920 – The 19th amendment to the Constitution takes effect, giving women the right to vote (More info)

1939 – The first televised Major League Baseball game is broadcast (More info)

Celebrity Birthdays for August 18 – Robert Redford, Denis Leary and More

Shauna Wright — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 11:01:04 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Robert Redford
Age: 76
Occupation: Actor, Director and Environmentalist
Known For: Starring in films such as ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,’ ‘Out of Africa,’ and ‘All the President’s Men,’ winning an Academy Award for directing ‘Ordinary People,’ and founding the Sundance Film Festival

Celebrity Birthdays for July 29 – Geddy Lee, Martina McBride and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 11:00:09 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Geddy Lee
Age: 59
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Being the bassist and frontman for the Canadian band Rush, which has had hits such as ‘Tom Sawyer’ and ‘Subdivisions,’ his piercingly high tenor voice, and being included on several lists of the greatest rock vocalists of all time

This Day in History for July 21 – Battle of Bull Run and More

Shauna Wright — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 11:01:17 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1861 – Confederate forces win at Bull Run in the first major battle of the Civil War (More info)

1865 – In the market square of Springfield, Missouri, Wild Bill Hickok shoots and kills Davis Tutt in what is regarded as the first western showdown (More info)

Celebrity Birthdays for July 21 – Robin Williams, Josh Hartnett and More

Shauna Wright — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 11:00:26 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Robin Williams
Age: 61
Occupation: Actor and Comedian
Known For: Starring on the sitcom ‘Mork and Mindy,’ his Oscar-winning role in ‘Good Will Hunting,’ nominations for other movies like ‘Good Morning, Vietnam’ and ‘Dead Poets Society,’ and his voiceover work in ‘Aladdin’ and the ‘Happy Feet’ franchise

This Day in History for July 10 – Scopes Trial Begins and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:01:04 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1925 – A high school science teacher named John T. Scopes, accused of teaching evolution in violation of Tennessee law, is prosecuted in what would come to be known as the Scopes Monkey Trial (More info)

1966 – The Chicago Freedom Movement, led by Martin Luther King, Jr., holds a rally at Soldier Field (More info)

Celebrity Birthdays for July 10 – Sofia Vergara, Jessica Simpson and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:00:50 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Sofia Vergara
Age: 40
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Starring on the TV series ‘Modern Family,’ being the first Latina spokesmodel for CoverGirl Cosmetics, appearing in movies including ‘Madea Goes to Jail,’ ‘New Year’s Eve’ and ‘The Three Stooges,’ and having a body both men and women would die for

This Day in History for July 4 – Declaration of Independence Signed and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 10:00:55 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1776 – The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress (More info)

1826 – Former presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both die on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence (More info)

This Day in History for May 30 – Lincoln Memorial Dedicated and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 30 May 2012 11:05:10 +0000

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)

Bonnie And Clyde: Killed In Bienville Parish, 1934

JayCee — Wed, 23 May 2012 22:24:43 +0000

Today marks the anniversary of the death of one of the country’s most notorious couples: Bonnie Elizabeth Parker and Clyde Chestnut Barrow. According to Wikipedia, Bonnie and Clyde were well-known outlaws, robbers, and criminals who traveled the Central United States with their gang during the Great Depression. The article says that, while well-known for robbing [...]

This Day in History for May 13 – Pope John Paul II Shot and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:00:41 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1940 – Winston Churchill gives his first speech as prime minister, saying, “I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat” (More info)

1958 – During a visit to Caracas, Venezuela, Vice President Richard Nixon’s car is attacked by anti-American demonstrators (More info)

Is Mega-Millions Winner A Businessman From Lafayette, Louisiana?

JayCee — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:46:39 +0000

So, this is the rumor I’m starting: A businessman from Lafayette, Louisiana, was in the Northeast (presumably on a business trip) when he decided to go into a convenience store to purchase a Coors Light and a Mega-Millions ticket. Here is how I sleuthed my way to this deduction: A friend of mine (from Carencro) [...]

This Day in History for March 26 – Egypt–Israel Peace Treaty Signed and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:00:57 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1945 – The battle of Iwo Jima ends (More info)

1979 – Anwar al-Sadat, Menachem Begin and Jimmy Carter sign the Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty (More info)

This Day in History for March 18 – Hitler and Mussolini Meet and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 13:02:06 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1766 – The British Parliament repeals the Stamp Act (More info)

1850 – American Express is founded by Henry Wells and William Fargo (More info)

Celebrity Birthdays for March 18 – Queen Latifah, Adam Levine and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 13:00:18 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Queen Latifah
Age: 42
Occupation: Singer, Rapper and Actress
Known For: Successful 1990s rap singles like ‘Ladies First’ and ‘U.N.I.T.Y.,’ starring on the sitcom ‘Living Single,’ her Oscar-nominated role in ‘Chicago,’ other films including ‘Living Out Loud,’ ‘Beauty Shop’ and ‘Hairspray,’ and her departure into more mainstream music with ‘The Dana Owens Album’