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Celebrity Birthdays for January 13 – Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Orlando Bloom and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Age: 51
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Performing as a cast member of ‘Saturday Night Live,’ her star-making turn as Elaine Benes on the now-legendary sitcom ‘Seinfeld,’ and her Emmy-winning role on ‘The New Adventures of Old Christine’
This Day in History for January 13 – Johnny Cash Plays Folsom and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1847 – The Treaty of Cahuenga ends the Mexican–American War in California (More info)
1968 – Johnny Cash performs live at Folsom State Prison (More info)
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Meet with President Obama — What Did They Talk About?
While Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were in Washington, DC recently to screen Jolie’s new movie, ‘In the Land of Blood and Honey,’ they also dropped in on one of Pitt’s old acquaintances — President Obama.
Taking A Routine Aspirin May Cause More Harm Than Good
Aspirin is often prescribed to people who’ve had a heart attack or stroke to ward off future attacks. But new research indicates that may not be such a good idea.
This Day in History for January 12 – ‘Amos ‘n’ Andy’ Debuts and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1926 – ‘Sam ‘n’ Henry’ — later renamed ‘Amos ‘n’ Andy’ — first airs and goes on to become one of the most popular radio programs in American history (More info)
1932 – Hattie W. Caraway becomes the first woman elected to the United States Senate (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for January 12 – Kirstie Alley, Howard Stern and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Kirstie Alley
Age: 61
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her Emmy-winning role as Rebecca Howe on the classic sitcom ‘Cheers,’ starring in the ‘Look Who’s Talking’ film franchise, her very public battles with her weight, and appearing on reality shows like ‘Dancing with the Stars’
This Day in History for January 11 – Grand Canyon Becomes US Monument and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1908 – President Theodore Roosevelt makes the Grand Canyon a national monument (More info)
1935 – Amelia Earhart becomes the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to California (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for January 11 – Naomi Judd, Mary J. Blige and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Naomi Judd
Age: 66
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: Joining forces with her daughter Wynonna to form the Grammy-winning duo The Judds, which had 15 number one country hits including ‘Mama He’s Crazy,’ ‘Why Not Me’ and ‘Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Ol’ Days)’
Why Do Online Retailers Love Mondays So Much?
You may not look forward to Mondays, but online retailers sure do — it’s frequently the biggest day of the week for cyber-shopping.
Celebrity Birthdays for January 10 – Rod Stewart, Pat Benatar and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Rod Stewart
Age: 67
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: His distinctive raspy voice, his work with The Jeff Beck Group and the Faces, hits like ‘Maggie May,’ ‘Tonight’s the Night (Gonna Be Alright)’ and ‘Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?,’ and a later career reinterpreting classic songs written by others
This Day in History for January 10 – Texas Oil Boom Begins and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1920 – The League of Nations formally comes into being (More info)
1941 – Franklin Roosevelt introduces the lend-lease program to Congress, which was intended to help Britain beat back Hitler’s advance while keeping America only indirectly involved in World War II (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for January 9 – Jimmy Page, Dave Matthews and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jimmy Page
Age: 68
Occupation: Musician, Songwriter and Producer
Known For: Being a member of the 1960s group The Yardbirds before going on to found the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin, being considered one of the most influential guitarists and songwriters in rock music, and being a two-time inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of F