Shauna Wright
Tornadoes Ravage Midwest Leaving 13 Dead and Many Injured
A powerful storm system that spawned several tornadoes ripped through parts of the Midwest early Wednesday morning, leaving millions of dollars of damage and at least 13 people dead in its wake. Early damage photos are showing that the devastation ranges from mild to severe.
Celebrity Birthdays for February 29 – Dennis Farina, Ja Rule and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Dennis Farina
Age: 68
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Movies like ‘Midnight Run,’ ‘Get Shorty,’ ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘Snatch,’ starring as Detective Joe Fontana on ‘Law & Order,’ and his current role on the HBO drama ‘Luck’
This Day in History for February 29 – First Playboy Club Opens and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
46 BC – Julius Caesar proclaims the first Leap Day (More info)
[UPDATE] Alleged Ohio High School Shooter Detained as Third Victim Passes
A shooting Monday at a high school in Chardon, OH has now claimed a third victim, Demetrius Hewlin, who died of his wounds on Tuesday morning.
This Day in History for February 28 – ‘M*A*S*H’ Bids Farewell and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1784 – John Wesley charters the Methodist Church in the United States (More info)
1883 – The first vaudeville theater opens in Boston, Massachusetts (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for February 28 – Bernadette Peters, Gilbert Gottfried and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Bernadette Peters
Age: 65
Occupation: Actress, Singer and Author
Known For: Being one of the most critically acclaimed Broadway performers in history, appearing in the films ‘Silent Movie,’ ‘The Jerk,’ ‘Pennies from Heaven’ and ‘Annie,’ having a voice like buttah, and her mass of trademark red curls
Ohio School Shooting Rattles Residents as Attacker Is Brought Into Custody
A shooting at an Ohio high school had local residents on lock-down for a short period on Monday morning.
This Day in History for February 24 – Andrew Johnson Impeached and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1582 – Pope Gregory XIII announces the Gregorian calendar (More info)
1803 – In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court of the United States establishes the principle of judicial review (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for February 24 – Edward James Olmos, George Thorogood and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Edward James Olmos
Age: 65
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Being the first American-born Latino to receive a Best Actor Oscar nomination for his work in ‘Stand and Deliver,’ and appearing in TV shows like ‘Miami Vice,’ ‘The West Wing,’ ‘Battlestar Galactica’ and ‘Dexter’
Celebrity Birthdays for February 23 – Aziz Ansari, Dakota Fanning and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Aziz Ansari
Age: 29
Occupation: Actor, Writer and Comedian
Known For: Starring in the NBC sitcom ‘Parks and Recreation,’ appearing in movies including ‘Get Him to the Greek,’ ‘Funny People’ and ’30 Minutes or Less,’ and hosting the 2010 MTV Movie Awards
This Day in History for February 23 – Polio Vaccines Begin and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1896 – The Tootsie Roll is introduced (More info)
1927 – President Calvin Coolidge signs a bill establishing the Federal Radio Commission — later the Federal Communications Commission — which regulated the use of US radio frequencies (More info)
This Day in History for February 22 – ‘Miracle on Ice’ and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1819 – By the Adams-Onís Treaty, Spain sells Florida to the United States for $5 million (More info)
1879 – In Utica, New York, Frank Woolworth opens the first of many of five-and-dime Woolworth stores (More info)