Shauna Wright
Celebrity Birthdays for April 2 – Emmylou Harris, Christopher Meloni and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Emmylou Harris
Age: 65
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Winning 12 Grammys during her legendary country/bluegrass career, which includes the No. 1 singles ‘Together Again,’ ‘Beneath Still Waters’ and ‘(Lost His Love) On Our Last Date,’ the soundtrack to ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ and her best-selling collaborat
This Day in History for April 2 – Pope John Paul II Dies and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1513 – Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León first sights land in what is now Florida (More info)
1917 – President Woodrow Wilson asks the US Congress for a declaration of war on Germany (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 29 – Elle Macpherson, John Popper and More
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Elle Macpherson
Age: 48
Occupation: Model, Actress and Entrepreneur
Known For: Her nickname “The Body,” a record five cover appearances on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, her lingerie and skin care lines, hosting and producing ‘Britain and Ireland’s Next Top Model’ and NBC’s upcoming show ‘Fashion Star,’ and looking better than
This Day in History for March 29 – US Troops Leave Vietnam and More
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1867 – The North America Act is passed by the British parliament, creating the dominion of Canada (More info)
1929 – Herbert Hoover becomes the first president to have a telephone installed in the Oval Office (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 28 – Reba McEntire, Lady Gaga and More
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Reba McEntire
Age: 57
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Actress
Known For: Being the best-selling female country artist of all time, releasing 26 albums and racking up 35 number one singles including ‘Whoever’s in New England,’ ‘Does He Love You’ and ‘Somebody,’ and starring on the sitcom ‘Reba’ and the upcoming ‘Malibu Country’
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This Day in History for March 27 – FDA Approves Viagra and More
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1866 – President Andrew Johnson vetoes a civil rights bill which later becomes the 14th Amendment (More info)
1912 – Japanese cherry trees are planted along the Potomac, giving rise to the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 26 – Mariah Carey, Fergie and More
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Mariah Carey
Age: 42
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: Selling in excess of 200 million records worldwide and charting dozens of singles including ‘Vision of Love,’ ‘Hero’ and ‘One Sweet Day,’ suffering a very public physical and emotional breakdown in 2001, her marriage to actor and TV personality Nick Cannon, and her rece
This Day in History for March 26 – Egypt–Israel Peace Treaty Signed and More
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 23 – Mussolini Founds Facist Movement and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1775 – Patrick Henry opposes British policy by declaring, “Give me liberty, or give me death!” (More info)
1839 – The initials “O.K.” are first published in the Boston Morning Post (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 23 – Ric Ocasek, Chaka Khan and More
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Ric Ocasek
Age: 63
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Musician and Producer
Known For: Fronting and being the principal songwriter for New Wave group The Cars, known for the songs ‘Just What I Needed,’ ‘My Best Friend’s Girl,’ ‘Shake It Up,’ ‘You Might Think’ and ‘Drive,’ producing albums for other artists like No Doubt, and his longtime
This Day in History for March 22 – Hale-Bopp Comet Appears and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1765 – The British Parliament passes the Stamp Act that introduces a tax to be levied directly on its American colonies (More info)
1894 – The first Stanley Cup championship game is won by the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association, which triumphed over the Ottawa Capitals (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 22 – William Shatner, Reese Witherspoon and More
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William Shatner
Age: 81
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Becoming a cultural icon for his portrayal of Capt. James T. Kirk on the sci-fi series ‘Star Trek’ and in many of its namesake movies, starring on the series ‘T. J. Hooker,’ ‘The Practice’ and ‘Boston Legal,’ various work as a musician, author, producer, director and celebrity pitch