Joe Hyer
This Day in History for September 7 – ESPN Debuts and More
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
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 Preten
Raw Videos Show the Power of Hurricane Isaac [VIDEOS]
Despite recently weakening to a tropical storm, the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Isaac continue through Wednesday afternoon. The storm has dumped more than ten inches of rain across the area and left at least 725,000 homes without power
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