Chris Chaberski
This Day in History for November 9 — Opening of the Berlin Wall, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1620: Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower sight land at Cape Cod, Massachusetts (more info)
1906; Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first sitting U.S. president to make an official trip outside the country, traveling to inspect progress on the Panama Canal (more info)
1965: A switch at a station near Niagara Falls fails, plung
Celebrity Birthdays for November 8 — Bonnie Raitt and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Bonnie Raitt
Age: 63
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Combining blues, rock, folk and country on songs such as 'Nick of Time,' 'Something to Talk About,' 'Love Sneakin' Up on You,' and the beautiful ballad 'I Can't Make You Love Me,' her prowess as a slide-guitar player, and being a nine-time Grammy winner and an
This Day in History for November 8 — JFK Elected, and More
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)
2012 Election Day: Obama Wins Second Term
UPDATE 11:20: The networks have announced that Barack Obama will be reelected to a second term, after wrapping up the state of Ohio.
The 2012 presidential election between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will finally conclude tonight, as voters head to their local polls to choose who gets to sleep in the White House on January 20, 2013. We'll be following all the results very closely, adding the late
Celebrity Birthdays for November 5 — Bryan Adams and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Bryan Adams
Age: 53
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Hits such as 'Cuts Like a Knife,' 'Run to You' and 'Summer of '69,' winning numerous awards in the both the U.S. and his native Canada, and founding the Bryan Adams Foundation, which advocates for education worldwide
This Day in History for November 5 — Susan B. Anthony Becomes First Female Voter, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1872: In defiance of the law, suffragist Susan B. Anthony votes for the first time and is later fined $100 (more info)
1895: George B. Selden is granted the first U.S. patent for a gas-powered automobile (more info)
This Day in History for November 2 — Jimmy Carter Elected, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1936: Italian dictator Benito Mussolini proclaims the Rome-Berlin Axis, establishing the alliance of the Axis Powers (more info)
1948: In the greatest upset in presidential election history, Democratic incumbent Harry S. Truman defeats his Republican challenger, New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for November 1 — Jenny McCarthy and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jenny McCarthy
Age: 40
Occupation: Model, Actress and Activist
Known For: Being 1993's Playmate of the Year, hosting the MTV game show 'Singled Out,' a long former relationship with Jim Carrey, and being an outspoken opponent of vaccines because she believes they can cause autism
This Day in History for November 1 — Sistine Chapel Ceiling Opens, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1512: The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, one of Italian artist Michelangelo's finest works, is exhibited to the public for the first time (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for October 31 — Dan Rather and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Dan Rather
Age: 81
Occupation: Television Journalist
Known For: Anchoring the 'CBS Evening News' for 24 years, contributing to '60 Minutes,' and being the current managing editor and anchor of the television news magazine 'Dan Rather Reports'
This Day in History for October 31 — Mount Rushmore Completed, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1864: Nevada is admitted as the 36th state in the U.S. (more info)
1926: Magician Harry Houdini dies of gangrene and peritonitis that developed after his appendix ruptured (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for October 30 — Henry Winkler and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Henry Winkler
Age: 67
Occupation: Actor, Director, and Producer
Known For: His iconic portrayal of Fonzie on the 1970s sitcom 'Happy Days,' producing television shows including 'MacGyver,' directing films such as 'Memories of Me,' and appearing in films such as 'Scream,' 'The Waterboy,' and 'Little Nicky'
This Day in History for October 30 — Mussolini Comes to Power, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1534: The English parliament passes the Act of Supremacy, making King Henry VIII head of the English church (more info)
1922: Benito Mussolini becomes prime minister of Italy (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for October 28 — Julia Roberts and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Julia Roberts
Age: 45
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Films such as 'Pretty Woman,' 'Steel Magnolias,' and 'My Best Friend's Wedding,' her Oscar-winning performance in 'Erin Brockovich,' being one of Hollywood's best-paid actresses, and her many past relationships with former co-stars
This Day in History for October 28 — Dedication of Statue of Liberty, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1886: In New York Harbor, President Grover Cleveland dedicates the Statue of Liberty (more info)
1919: The US Congress passes the Volstead Act over President Woodrow Wilson's veto, paving the way for Prohibition to begin the following January (more info)
Frankenstorm Is Coming: Latest Updates and Some Helpful Tips
Frankenstorm—a nickname for the potential combination of current Category 1 Hurricane Sandy and other storm systems in the North Atlantic and over the continental United States—is almost here, and for much of the East Coast, that means it’s time to get ready for lots and lots of rain, wind, snow and general meteorological mayhem.
Celebrity Birthdays for October 26 — Hillary Clinton and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Age: 65
Occupation: Politician and Diplomat
Known For: Currently serving as the U.S. Secretary of State, being a former senator from New York, serving as the first lady when her husband Bill Clinton was president, and being one of the most forgiving wives in history
This Day in History for October 26 — Erie Canal Opens, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1825: The Erie Canal opens, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean via the Hudson River (more info)
1881: Wyatt Earp, his two brothers, and Doc Holliday are involved in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for October 25 — Katy Perry and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Katy Perry
Age: 28
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: Hit singles such as 'I Kissed a Girl,' 'Hot n Cold,' 'California Gurls,' 'Teenage Dream,' and 'Firework,' being the first female artist to get five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 in one year, her bizarre fashion sense and her marriage to comedian Russell Brand
This Day in History for October 25 — Kamikaze Bombings Begin, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1854: The Charge of the Light Brigade takes place at Balaklava during the Crimean War (more info)
1944: The Japanese deploy kamikaze suicide bombers against American warships for the first time (more info)