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This Day in History for January 9 – Music for UNICEF Concert and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1493 – Columbus spots three manatees, mistakes them for mermaids, and describes them as “not half as beautiful as they are painted” (More info)
1768 – In London, England, Philip Astley stages the wold’s first modern circus (More info)
This Day in History for January 6 – Nancy Kerrigan Attacked and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1838 – Samuel Morse demonstrates his telegraph system for the first time (More info)
1907 – Maria Montessori opens her first school and daycare center for working class children in Rome, Italy (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for January 6 – Rowan Atkinson, John Singleton and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Rowan Atkinson
Age: 57
Occupation: Actor, Comedian and Screenwriter
Known For: Being one of the UK’s most successful comedians, starring as the title character in the films ‘Bean,’ ‘Mr. Bean’s Holiday,’ ‘Johnny English,’ and ‘Johnny English Reborn,’ and also starring in the spy spoof ‘Never Say Never Again’
This Day in History for January 5 – Golden Gate Bridge Construction Begins and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1643 – The first legal divorce in the American colonies takes place (More info)
1925 – Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming becomes the first female governor in the United States (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for January 5 – Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Robert Duvall
Age: 81
Occupation: Actor and Director
Known For: A career spanning more than 50 years that includes such legendary films as ‘The Godfather,’ ‘Network,’ ‘The Great Santini,’ ‘Apocalypse Now’ and the cult classic ‘True Romance,’ his Oscar-winning performance in ‘Tender Mercies,’ and being a rare Hollywood Republican
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Celebrity Birthdays for January 4 – Dyan Cannon, Michael Stipe and More
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Dyan Cannon
Age: 75
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Oscar-nominated work in 1969′s ‘Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice,’ roles in other films like ‘Deathtrap’ and ‘Heaven Can Wait,’ TV roles on shows like ‘Ally McBeal,’ a former marriage to screen icon Cary Grant, a wild mane of blonde hair, and looking like she hasn’t aged a day si
This Day in History for January 4 – Pelosi Becomes First Female Speaker and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1847 – Samuel Colt sells his first revolver pistol to the United States government (More info)
1965 – President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaims his “Great Society” during his State of the Union address (More info)
Verizon Wireless Abandons Plan for $2 Monthly Fee After Customer Uproar
In a head-snapping about-face, Verizon Wireless has dropped the $2 monthly fee it planned to impose on some of its customers.
This Day in History for January 3 – Apple Computer Incorporated and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1870 – The construction of the Brooklyn Bridge begins (More info)
1938 – The March of Dimes is established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for January 3 – Mel Gibson, Eli Manning and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Mel Gibson
Age: 57
Occupation: Actor, Director and Tabloid Moneymaker
Known For: Appearing in the ‘Mad Max’ and ‘Lethal Weapon’ movie franchises, winning an Oscar for directing ‘Braveheart,’ repeatedly spewing homophobic, antisemitic, racist and misogynistic comments, and recently losing $400 million in what’s been called the most
Celebrity Birthdays for January 2 – Taye Diggs, Kate Bosworth and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Taye Diggs
Age: 41
Occupation: Actor and Model
Known For: Originating the role of the nasty landlord Benny in the Broadway musical ‘Rent,’ becoming the object of global female lust in ‘How Stella Got Her Groove Back,’ starring on the TV series ‘Private Practice,’ and his marriage to Broadway great and ‘Glee’ star Idina Menzel
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This Day in History for January 2 – 55 MPH Speed Limit Enacted and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1935 – Bruno Hauptmann goes on trial for the murder of Charles Lindbergh, Jr., infant son of aviator Charles Lindbergh (More info)
1942 – In the largest espionage case in United States history, the FBI convicts 33 members of the Duquesne Spy Ring (More info)